Arsène Houssaye — Le Roi Voltaire

Paris, Dentu, 1878. Leather. A limited edition copy of Arsène Houssaye's work of literary criticism on Voltaire. Illustrated with two folding plates, a four portraits. A limited edition copy of Arsène Houssaye's work on Voltaire. With four portraits by Hanriot, and two folding plates by Jean-Michel Moreau Jeune, collated and complete. The present volume is number 39 of 400 printed on Dutch paper. This illustrated work of literary criticism includes chapters on Voltaire's youth, poetry, and legacy. From the Library of Leon Bienvenu. With a stamp from the library and an ink inscription to the title page. The inscription reads, 'A Monsiuer Leon Bienvenu. Az Roussaye&apos. Léon-Charles Bienvenu, also known by his pen name Touchatour, was a French journalist and writer known for his searing satire of political and social life during the Second French Empire. A previous bookseller has tipped in a short description of the volume to the recto of the front endpaper. In a brown leather binding over patterned boards. Externally, very smart. Very lightly rubbed to the fore edge of the front board, and a little rubbed to the front joint. The front hinge is just beginning to start. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Moreau le Jeune. Very Good .