L'Abbe Prevost — Manon Lescaut

London, Geoffrey Bles, 1928 . First edition. Vellum. Brightly illustrated with plates by John Austen, this is a wonderful Limited Edition of L'Abbe Prevost's romantic tale. A beautifully illustrated,  Limited Edition English translation of this mid seventeenth century novel by L'Abbe Prevost. The first edition thus, being the first of this translation, and the first with these illustrations.The limitation leaf, which should identify this as one of 500 copies and be signed by Austen, has been removed.Illustrated with twelve charming colour plates from John Austen, who was particularly recognised for the Art Deco influences present in his work.Collated, complete.A wonderful edition of the controversial tale of Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon Lescaut, a work initially banned in France upon publication. In the publisher's original quarter vellum binding, with cloth covered boards. Minor bump to back strip head, otherwise externally fine. Internally, firmly bound, but with limitation leaf removed. Pages bright, but with spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Very Good . Ill.: John Austen. Very Good .