Emile Zola; Arthur Symons — L&Apos;Assommoir

London, T. Werner Laurie LTD, 1928. Vellum. A lovely limited edition of one of Emile Zola's best known works, looking at alcoholism. Signed by the translator, Arthur Symons. A limited edition, limited to one-thousand copies numbered and signed, this copy numbered six-hundred and forty-seven.Signed by the translator, Arthur Symons, to the edition page. In the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. 'l'Assommoir' is one of Zola's novels in his Rougon-Macquart series. This novel is a study of alcoholism and poverty in the working class life in Paris. Emile Zola was an influential writer, who is known for leading the literary school of naturalism. His novels show the prosperity and poverty in France during the nineteenth century. Translated from French by Arthur Symons. Symons was a poet, editor, and critic. His other works include 'A Book of Parodies', 'Tristan and Iseult: A Play in Four Acts', 'Love's Cruelty', 'Figures of Several Centuries', 'The Cafe Royal and Other Essays', and more. With a frontispiece after 'The Drinking Place' by Toulouse Lautrec. Additional spine label bound in to the rear. In the original publisher's quarter paper vellum binding with cloth to the boards, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Spine and joints are a little discoloured, as is usual with paper vellum. A few spots to the spine label. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper, and to the recto of the rear free endpaper. Dust wrapper is smart with minor edge wear. Spine is a little age-toned. A few minor marks to the wraps, including a larger mark to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Toulouse Lautrec. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.