Bernardin de Saint-Pierre — Paul and Virginia

Edinburgh, William Paterson, 1881. Leather. A sumptuously bound limited edition copy of this noted work, presented here in a full morocco binding with gilt detail by Andy Grieve. From an overall print run of four hundred and thirty three copies, with this work being one of the one hundred and ninety with plates on China paper. Number two hundred and eleven, with China plate copies running between fifty one and two hundred and forty. With a frontispiece and seven plates by Ad Lalauze. In a full morocco binding by Andy Grieve, Edinburgh. With the bookplate of one 'Jacobus Cowan De Rosshall' to front paste down. In English. First published in French in 1788, Paul et Virginie tells the story of two friends since birth who fall in love. Set in Mauritius, the work is considered Bernardin de Saint-Pierre best work, noted for its commentary on the corruption caused by the French class system. In a full morocco binding by Andy Grieve with exquisite gilt detail to the boards and paste downs. Externally in excellent condition. Very minor rubbing to the extremities. Slightly bowed. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Spotting to tissue guards as usual. Near Fine . Ill.: Ad Lalauze. Near Fine .