Francis Norgelet — Portraits Et Paysages

Paris, Rieder & Cie, 1818 . First edition. Paperback. A wonderful signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this volume of verse by Francis Norgelet, featuring an original handwritten poem from the author. In the original French.A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this volume of poems by French writer, poet and art critic Francis Norgelet, inscribed in French 'to my very good friend Camille Lecouturier & Louise Lecouturier' and signed by the author.With an additional original four stanza handwritten poem to the verso of the title page, beginning 'Placee sur la hauteur, au fond du paysage,/ l'eglise de granit [..]', which is additionally signed by the author.A delightful volume of poems, retaining the original glassine. In the publisher's original paper wraps, with glassine. Externally, excellent, with light handling mark to front wrap head. Inscription to front free endpaper. Glassine in fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to verso of title page. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.