Henri Monnier — Les Deux Gougnottes

London, Societe Occulte de Bibliophile , c1883. Leather. A very scarce early edition of this Sapphic French play by Henri Monnier, from a limited edition publication of only seventy-seven copies. An early edition of this work, originally published in 1864. From a limited edition publication of only seventy-seven copies, exclusively printed for the members of Société Occulte de Bibliophile.This play features two married women, Louise de Laveneur and Henriette de Fermicourt, who are on holiday in a castle with their husbands and are preparing themselves for bed. Over the course of the evening, they lament about their married lives and complain about their husbands. This play is original in its featuring of a lesbian character.Written by nineteenth-century French playwright and caricaturist Henri Monnier.  A very scarce edition of this French work. Handsomely bound in quarter red morocco with gilt detailing to the spine and marbled boards.  Handsomely bound in quarter red morocco with gilt detailing to the spine and marbled boards. Externally, very smart, with just some light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting and some light age-toning to the pages, not affecting readability. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .