Aloys E. Blondel - "Poesies", published 1909 by Plon-Nourrit in Paris and Payot in Lausanne. Hardback. Biographical note by Edouard Rod. Copy on heavy laid paper. Very beautiful Art Nouveau binding. Illustrations by major Swiss symbolist painter Carlos Schwabe. The Art Nouveau illustrations include a frontispiece portrait in heliogravure, an initial cap, a header and two plates inset in black, all signed and dated in plate by Carlos Schwabe, as well as page ornaments engraved on wood and printed in different tones of gray-green. Binding and spine worn at corners and edges (please see detailed photos), occasional staining, otherwise retaining its beautiful originality. Interior with some staining on guard sheet, otherwise really healthy and very good preserved. Illustrations very good. 194 pages. Dimensions - 24 x 18.5 cm. This collection contains the poetry of a young poet from Geneve, who died young, at 25. PLEASE NOTE: - This item will be shipped from UK. Depending on your country of residence, you may be subject to import taxes and additional duties such as VAT! Make sure that you are aware of the import rules in the country of destination. These custom charges cannot be calculated prior to shipping since the amount you may pay is determined by customs officials in the country of destination. Please keep this information in mind before bidding! - Always take a very good look at the pictures before bidding. The pictures and the descriptions provide the most possible accurate condition of the item. - In the event that you come across any problem after you purchase the lot, please always contact the seller before leaving a negative feedback, because we will always find out a solution to overcome any inconvenience and to resolve any problem you encounter. - The lot will be neatly and properly packaged with no expense spared and it will be shipped by tracked expedited courier, aiming to ship within 24 hours after payment. You will immediately receive the tracking number of the shipment. Also please be aware that we cannot have any control over shipping and the methods of the courier once the lot is sent. If you come across any problem with the shipment, please contact us and we will always find out a solution together.