First illustrated edition. A fabulous Papé-illustrated edition of an early 20th Century comedy, which follows a student of magic whose love affairs are repeatedly interrupted by supernatural beings. A cheeky and occasionally obscene project pictured by a master Golden Age illustrator.
In good condition with the front hinge cracked and wobbly, a dent in the front board foredge, general rubbing and lightly knocked corners. A couple of pages uncut. Inside generally clean. Bound in black cloth with gilt-stamped motifs and titles to the front and spine, endpapers illustrated, top edge sprayed red. 24.5 x 16 cm. Pp. xxiv, 376, [2].
