Description
FIRST EDITION and complete collection of the three pieces that make up The legend of Antoniaa Wagnerian-inspired cycle.
The first two volumes, Antonia and Le chevalier du pastwere bound at the time by Paul Vié and each bears the stamp of Alphonse Daudet's library as well asan autograph signed letter to his wife:
to Madame Alphonse Daudet
in remembrance - so much gratitude - of the performance on 20 April.
Edouard DujardinTo Madame A Daudet
in respectful and devoted homage
Edouard Dujardin
The last volume is enclosed, The end of AntoniaPaperback.
A true Parisian dandy, Dujardin spent the fortune inherited from his parents to finance the staging of the cycle ofAntonia, with costumes and sets by Maurice Denis. The last volume contains the RARE PROGRAMME of the play printed on Hollande.
Precious provenance.
Bound in the Bradel style by Paul Vié. Brown half cloth, smooth spine, gilt title on brown morocco. Discoloration at the head of the volumes, headpieces and corners slightly rubbed. Covers preserved without spines. Last volume slightly soiled, cover faded, handwritten bookplate (unidentified) on upper cover.