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THE UNIQUE DEDICATION COPY OF THE FIRST AND ONLY EDITION OF THIS STANDARD REFERENCE, dedicated to bibliophile René Mermod. X, 1, 100, 2, CIII, LXVII, 1, XXVIII pp (complete). From a total edition of 410 numbered copies, THIS IS THE DEDICATION COPY, JUSTIFIED "Ex. nº H.C. unique SUR PAPIER JAPON, RÉSERVÉ A M le DR Mermod" and SIGNED IN INK BY THE AUTHOR. This copy features a special leaf not found in other copies, right after the printed dedication, with A MANUSCRIPT SONNET ENTITLED "L'Amateur d'Estampes" CAREFULLY WRITTEN OUT IN INK AND SIGNED BY LONCHAMP. Large 8vo. Bound for Mermod in Valencian calf. Spine with fleurons in six compartments, with Mermod's initials at foot. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Original wraps preserved. A tiny bit of wear to extremities, else FINE AND BRIGHT.