Eugene Fromentin — Dominique
Paris, Librairie Plon, 1916. Leather. A pleasing leather-bound copy of this poetic French novel from Eugene Fromentin. A later edition of this French work. In signed half crushed morocco binding by Louis Conard, with marbled endpapers. This novel, originally published in 1862 and written by French painter and author Eugene Fromentin, tells the story of Dominique, who falls in love with his young friend's married cousin, Madeleine. The work is best known for its psychological analysis of characters and the idea of contenting oneself with the second best in life and love. In half crushed morocco binding by Louis Conard. Externally, very smart, with rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Small contemporary ink inscription to the verso of front free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
