Pierre Louÿs — Byblis

Paris, Librairie Borel, 1898. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this charming retelling of the myth of Byblis, by Pierre Louys, illustrated throughout. The first edition.In French.Bound in a smart morocco with gilt decoration to the front board, with the original wraps bound in.A charming novel in French by Pierre Louys, retelling the Greek myth of Byblis, a nymph who fell in love with her twin brother. Illustrated with a frontispiece, three plates, and decorations in-text, by J. Wagrez.Collated, complete.Pierre Louys was a Belgian author, known for his classical themes in his writings. Published as part of the Lotus Alba collection. In a full morocco binding, with the original wraps bound in. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the extremities and spine. Spine is a little faded. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: J. Wagrez. Very Good .