Guy de Maupassant — L&Apos;Heritage

Le Cercle des Bibliophiles, Portal et Cie, 1946. Hardback. A limited edition of Guy de Maupassant's amusing tale of inheritance and baby-making. A limited edition of Guy de Maupassant's amusing tale of inheritance and baby-making. Number 436 of 777 copies. In the original paper wraps with original protective glassine wraps intact, and a marbled slipcase. With numerous colourful watercolour illustrations by Paul Cuchet. Printed on Johannot watermarked paper. In original paper and glassine wraps with a marbled paper-covered slipcase. Externally, generally smart with slight spotting to front board and small closed tear to spine. Two marks, slight chipping and a small closed tear to spine of glassine wraps. Slight straining to front hinge. Slipcase is sound with slight wear. Internally, binding loosening slightly in places. One or two pages unopened. Generally bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Paul Cuchet. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.