Giacomo Casanova; Edouard Maynial — Les Plus Belles Heures D&Apos;Amour de Casanova

Paris, Les Editions G. Cres & Co. 1923. Leather. A handsomely bound, limited edition copy of these memoirs of Georges Casanova, illustrated throughout. In French. A collection of amorous memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, Italian explorer and renowned womaniser. Including an introduction by Edouard Maynial.Including the illustrations of George Barbier engraved on wood by Georges Aubert. Part of a limited edition publishing of 1,026 copies, of which this is number 442.Previous owner's ink inscription to one of the front free-endpapers, dated 1940. Handsomely bound in full calf binding with gilt stamping to the boards and spine. Externally, very smart, with minor shelf wear and small amount of rubbing to the head of the spine. Previous owner's ink inscription to one of the front free-endpapers. Internally, hinges are tender but firm. Volume is firmly bound. A few spots and handling marks to the first and last few pages, but otherwise pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: George Barbier; Georges Aubert. Very Good Indeed .