Songs and Ballads by DUPONT with BAUDELAIRE preface

Description

Original edition of text and preface by Charles BAUDELAIRE. Paris, publisher's edition and Alexandre Houssiaux, 1851, 2 volumes. Illustrated with steel engravings by T. Johannot, C. Nanteuil, Gavarni, Andrieux. Half-shagreen binding, corners and boards well worn, some minor foxing scattered throughout. Octavo format, paginated in unusual manner with handwritten numerals in first volume and interrupted pagination in second volume. Numerous leaves shifted and loose. Charming work.