MÉRIMÉE (Prosper).
Théâtre de Clara Gazul, Spanish actress. Paris: H. Fournier jeune, 1830. - In-8, paperback, modern blue morocco spine folder and slipcase. Second edition, partly original, enlarged by two plays, "L'Occasion" and "Le Carrosse du Saint-Sacrement", the most famous and most performed of the author's plays. A rare as-published paperback copy from the library of Victor Mercier. A well-preserved copy, despite a torn hinge on the front cover. Scattered foxing. 
Provenance: Victor Mercier, with autograph note in pencil on back cover (1937, I, no. 172).
Timed Wednesday 24 September 2025・15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 299

MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Théâtre de Clara Gazul, Spanish actress. Paris: H. Fournier jeune, 1830. - In-8, paperback, modern blue morocco spine folder and slipcase. Second edition, partly original, enlarged by two plays, "L'Occasion" and "Le Carrosse du Saint-Sacrement", the most famous and most performed of the author's plays. A rare as-published paperback copy from the library of Victor Mercier. A well-preserved copy, despite a torn hinge on the front cover. Scattered foxing. Provenance: Victor Mercier, with autograph note in pencil on back cover (1937, I, no. 172).

Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Théâtre de Clara Gazul, Spanish actress. Paris: H. Fournier jeune, 1830. - In-8, paperback, modern blue morocco spine folder and slipcase. Second edition, partly original, enlarged by two plays, "L'Occasion" and "Le Carrosse du Saint-Sacrement", the most famous and most performed of the author's plays. A rare as-published paperback copy from the library of Victor Mercier. A well-preserved copy, despite a torn hinge on the front cover. Scattered foxing. Provenance: Victor Mercier, with autograph note in pencil on back cover (1937, I, no. 172).
Sale Wednesday 24 September 2025・15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon Ader, Paris 75002 Paris