Gamiani ou Deux nuits d'exces par Alcide, Baron De M***

Paris: Np, 1905. Hardcover. Three quarter back morocco, marbled endpapers. Teg. Fine. 103 pages. 23.5 x 15 cm. Originally published in Bruxelles in 1833. Limited ediiton, copy 247 of 330 on sur a la forme. Images in three states, black and white, bistre and chromolithography. Gamiani, ou Une nuit d'excès" by Alfred de Musset is an erotic novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character of the Comtesse Gamiani and explores themes of desire, passion, and sexual exploration, particularly within the context of lesbian relationships. The book is known for its bold treatment of eroticism while attempting to avoid crude language, (truncated) reflecting the social norms and literary conventions of its time. Interior contents fresh and clean with wide text margins. Raised bands, spine panels deocrated and lettered in gilt. (Inventory #: 24494)