Ernest Rieu — Ballades Du Temps Present

Paris, E. de Boccard, 1921 . First edition. Leather. A signed presentation copy of this very scarce collection of poems about early 20th century France, dedicated to prolific poet Jean Ott. In the original French.The vanishingly scarce first edition of this volume of poems by Ernest Rieu, inscribed by the author to the half title 'in communion of ideas' to French poet Jean Ott, with the inscription dated October 1923.In a quarter morocco binding, with the publisher's original wraps bound in.A wonderful collection of 'Ballads of the Present Time', discussing France in the years during and after the Great War. In a quarter morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Boards bright. A touch of fading to back strip. Rubbing to joints and back strip head, with front joint tail starting, and board firmly held. Publisher's original wraps bound in. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to half title. Pages significantly age toned to perimeters, but clean, with closed tear to fore edge of a number of leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .