1900-8 Le Lays Dans la Vallee Le Cousin Pons Le Medecin de Campagne Contrat de Mariage

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Illustrated, Leather Binding

In the original French. A set of four novels by the influential French author Honore de Balzac. Containing; 'Le Lys Dans la Vallee', undated, illustrated by Edouard Toudouze. This novel is all about love and society, particular the vibrant affection between Felix de Vandenesse. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and six plates. 'Le Cousin Pons', published in 1900, illustrated by Robaudi. This novel is about Sylvain Pons, a Parisian musician, who is passionate about collecting works of arts. Illustrated with a frontispiece and seven plates. 'Le Contrat de Mariage', published in 1902, illustrated by Toudouze, Cortazzo, and Jose Roy. This novel is set in Bordeaux, and described the marriage of a Parisian gentleman to a beautiful spoiled Spanish heiress. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and six plates. 'Le Medecin de Campagne', published in 1908, illustrated by Daniel Hernandez. This novel is about social organisation, political power, and religion. Illustrated with eight plates. Written by Honore de Balzac, the noted French novelist and playwright, best known for his novel sequence 'La Comedie Humaine'.