GYP; Riquetti de Mirabeau — Doudou

Paris, Librairie Nilsson, 1906. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this novel by Sibylle Riquetti de Mirabeau. A very scarce work, particularly in the original wraps.Illustrated by photographs throughout. 'GYP' was a pseudonym for Sibylle Riquetti de Mirabeau. She was noted for writing humorous sketches which denounced French high society and the French republic's political class. She hated republicanism and populist democracy. Her bibliography is extensive, with over 120 works including the successful 'Petit Bob' and 'Autour de Mariage&apos. Publishers often competed to publish the works of GYP due to their controversial nature.  In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Loss to the spine. Joints are torn. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .