In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Some scuffing to title on spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia at front and rear. 139th thousand on title page. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce early edition of the classic work by French author Edmond Rostand (1868-1918), having originally been published the previous year. Includes imprinted name of Louis Butler McCagg on title page. McCagg was born in 1861, graduated from Harvard in 1884, and was active in the areas of fine arts collection and philanthropy.

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