- title was first published in printing (stated; first was in 1835).
- 4.6 x 7 inches approx.; 246 pages; flexicover with leather or leather-look surface. Partial dust cover
Wikipedia: Mademoiselle de Maupin (1835).... In September 1833, Gautier was solicited to write a historical romance based on the life of French opera star Mlle. Maupin, who was a first-rate swordswoman and often went about disguised as a man. Originally, the story was to be about the historical La Maupin, who set fire to a convent for the love of another woman, but later retired to a convent herself, shortly before dying in her thirties. Gautier instead turned the plot into a simple love triangle between a man, d'Albert, and his mistress, Rosette, who both fall in love with Madelaine de Maupin, who is disguised as a man named Théodore. The novel consists of seventeen chapters, most in the form of letters written by d'Albert or Madelaine.
Condition: Very Good Condition for this vintage crossdressing classic novel. Cover shows a little crinkling of spine but clear lettering and no significant flaws. Hinges/binding are tight/strong. Very light age-tanning to paper, which remains strong/supple. Interior is all clean....no creases, tears, marks, or stains. Robust for normal use.