COLERIDGE (Samuel). The Old Sailor's Song. Translated by A. - Lot 82

COLERIDGE (Samuel). The Old Sailor's Song. Translated by A. Barbier. P., Hachette, 1877. In-fol., Bradel, red half-maroq with corners, gilt head, n. r. (Martin rel.) FIRST FRENCH EDITION of one of the most beautiful books illustrated by Gustave Doré: frontispiece, 38 large hors-texte compositions, 1 illustrated title and 2 vignettes, all woodcut. ONE OF FOUR COPIES ON CHINA PAPER, WITH FULL MARGINS. Inserted is a l. a. s. from Gustave Doré to Son Altesse (?) ; Paris, Oct. 10, 1880 ; 1 p. 1/2 in-8. He pays tribute to His Highness for Coleridge's book and thanks her for her visit to his studio. He sends her photographs of various pieces of sculpture and gives her Dalou's address.