96 printed pages in French. 5 engraved plates. Printed by Rignoux. All edges gilt. Original silver metallic endpapers (very slightly marked). 32 x 45 mm. Original black leather spine with gilt initials for M. G. Solid black laquered bog-oak boards with central hand-painted minuscule heart shape cut all the way though to the front paste-down endpaper and floral decoration and cornerpieces hand-painted in gold. Complete with original black paper covered card slipcase. Minuscule damage to the centre top of the heart. Bondy, 77. Spielmann, 404. Welsh, 5605. This is a quirky and highly unusual contemporary Parisian binding that was bespoke-made and possibly a sombre-binding for someone in mourning.