LUNOIS. ZANDRINO. Adelina. GAUTIER, Théophile. - Lot 196

LUNOIS. ZANDRINO. Adelina. GAUTIER, Théophile. Fortunio. Paris, Librairie des Bibliophiles, 1898. In-4, (3) ff., 185 pp., illustrations. Modern havana morocco leather, spine with raised ribs decorated with a double gilt fillet, author’s name and title in gilt, gilt and black fillet framing on the panels and covers, double gilt fillet on the edges and caps, gilt roulette pattern [Randeynes & Fils] (spine faded, corners slightly rubbed). *Fortunio* by Théophile Gautier is illustrated with 24 original color lithographs by Alexandre Lunois. The volume is enhanced with 21 beautiful color drawings by the Italian artist and illustrator Adelina Zandrino (1893–1994), all signed A. Z. or A. Zandrino. On the back of the last page: Adelina Zandrino / 1935. Limited edition. One of 500 copies on vellum, this one being No. 302. A fine copy in an elegant morocco binding by Randeynes & Fils.