Victor Hugo. Art of Being a Grandfather. (National Edition, Paris, 1888. French)

  

L'Art d'Ètre Grand-Père, by Victor Hugo. (Paris: Émile Testard et Cie, 1888). The Art of Being a Grandfather.

Beautiful 19th century binding by Paul Souze with polychrome floral composition designed by A. This is a rare edition, in very good condition. Shelf wear around the edges, especially at corners and spine ends, but doesn't detract from the amazing covers with their bevelled edges. Please see photo for details. Text edges gilt with fore edge concave. 297 pages, illustrations protected by tissue.

Page edges have slight age darkening. Pastedowns are lovely and unmarked, front hinge has 4 crack starting.