First illustrated edition. A charming Papé-illustrated edition of an early 20th Century satirical fantasy novel, which follows a community struggling to get by after its self-serving Count mysteriously vanishes. The Count is both idolised and villified, with his magical attendants fight to retain control of his legacy. Illustrated with ecstatic black and white fantasy scenes by one of the Golden Age's most underrated artists.
In good condition with moderate staining and handling marks to the front board, front gilt also dulled though the spine is very clean and bright. Firmly bound, inside generally very clean. Bound in black cloth with gilt-stamped motifs and titles to the front and spine, map endpapers, top sprayed red. 24 x 16 cm. Pp. xxvi, 359, [1].
