Numbered 1044 of 1225. Pseudotranslation From Greek By Pierre Louys in 1894. Illustrated by the highly respected Suzanne Ballivet (1904 - 1985) and coloured by G Duval in Paris - printed on feather weight paper. Previous owners have signed the inner page in black ink, with one dating 1945.

A collection of (predominantly lesbian) erotic prose, in French. Inside, a tribute is printed with “This little antique love book is respectfully dedicated to the young girls of future society.” Love. LOVE. A complex journey of emotional and s*xual exploration.

16 coloured illustration page plates present with, sadly, two removed. All other pages present.