Faust.
Nouvelle traduction complète, en prose et en vers, par Gérard.
Paris: Dondey-Duprè père et fils, 1828 Stock Code: 144339
First edition of Gérard de Nerval's translation of Faust, subsequently used by Berlioz for his La Damnation de Faust. This is one of Nerval's earliest works, which he translated when still in his early twenties, and helped to establish his reputation.
Description
Duodecimo. Original orange wrappers. Housed in a custom black cloth box.
Illustrations
Lithograph frontispiece by Pineas.
Condition
Pencilled notation at head of front wrapper. Wrappers expertly restored, occasional light foxing to contents. A very good copy.
Bibliography
Carteret II p. 216.
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