Boule de Suif

 from the French of Guy De Maupassant. Translated with an Introduction by Arthur Symons and 56 Wood-Engravings by F. Thevenot. First edition, one of 500 copies printed on Japanese vellum. 4to., original ochre boards. London: William Heinemann,

The copy of Baroness Orczy, with her bookplate on the front pastedown and a gift inscription - "Montagu Barstow / from / Emmuska / August 20th 1910." - from her to her husband, the English born illustrator: he co-wrote the stage version of The Scarlet Pimpernel with her, which propelled her career to the highest level. She later described the marriage as "for close on half a century, one of perfect happiness and understanding, of perfect friendship and communion of thought.“ 

A very good copy with rubbed spine showing light wear at the extremities.

Stock Code: 238243