ROSTAND (Edmond). *Chantecler*. A play in four acts, in vers - Lot 270

ROSTAND (Edmond). *Chantecler*. A play in four acts, in verse. Paris: Librairie Charpentier et Fasquelle, 1910. In-8, vellum Bradel binding, painted decoration on the covers and spine adorned with a frame featuring geometric spandrels, different central composition on each cover, gilt headband, untrimmed, slipcase and case (bound by H. Capelle) First edition. A copy on imperial Japanese paper, personalized, printed for Gaston Doumergue (1863–1937), President of the French Republic from 1924 to 1931. It bears the following inscription on the title page: “A tribute of high regard and sympathy, Edmond Rostand.” Attractive Capelle binding adorned with original compositions signed by E. Evrard; the one on the front cover depicts Chantecler the rooster, the hero of Rostand’s animal-themed play.

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