![]() First essay of what would later become La Comédie Humaine here composed of 3 series of 4 volumes (Scenes from private life, Scenes from provincial life and Scenes from Parisian life). "This edition, considered the first attempt of La Comédie humaine, is very rare today, especially in period binding." (in Escoffier). Some copies were printed on daffodil paper they are extremely rare ''. It is the original edition of Eugénie Grandet that makes it valuable. This 12-volume series of Etudes de moeurs is very rare today it is sometimes encountered in the paperback state, it is extremely rare in beautiful contemporary binding. Clouzot again: '' From part of these twelve volumes were printed a few copies on pink or daffodil paper that we meet separately and which are much sought after ''. "A rare and increasingly sought-after collection" already pointed out Clouzot. ![]() It is therefore extremely rare to find such a complete set of its twelve volumes all printed on pink paper. Copies on colored paper are almost always found separately. ![]() Set - with large margins - comprising the distinctive badge that each of the copies comprising it has been printed here on pink paper. First edition complete of the 12 volumes constituting it. Paris, Madame Charles Béchet Werdet, 1834 to 1837. "Balzac (honoré De) - Studies Of Mores / La Comédie Humaine. ![]()
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