* [Autographs] [STAR (Maria), Ernesta STERN's... - Lot 214 - Kâ-Mondo

* [Autographs] [STAR (Maria), Ernesta STERN's pseudonym]. 6 registers of letters and autograph cards signed, addressed to Maria Star, in thanks and congratulations following the publications of her novels: The Baptism of Courage (1916); Souls of Masterpieces (1901); At the Evening of Life (1920); The Thread of Thought (1896); The Last Proof (1912); Who Won (1912); The Two Glories (1909). With some press clippings. All very carefully bound and tabbed. In 6 vol. in-4°: - The Baptism of Courage. Chagrin polished aubergine, smooth spine, gilt author and title, triple framing filet on the plates, gilt filet on the cups, inside gilt lace [Randanne rel.]. - Au soir de la vie ; Au fil des pensées : 2 vol. maroquin bleu nuit, smooth spine, gilt author and title, gilt carnations in fleurons, gilt stars on the top plate, gilt fillets on the cups, gilt interior lace, pearl grey moiré satin lining and guard [S. David] (burnished spine, rubbing on the cups, headdresses and corners). - Who wins; Glories. 2 vol. chagrin vert bronze, smooth spine, gilt author and title, gilt carnations and stars in fleurons, semé d'étoiles and gilt carnations on the upper plate, double gilt filet on the cups, inner lace [Vermorel] (insolated and slightly rubbed spine; one inf. plate missing). - The last proof. Full vellum, smooth spine, gilt author and title, gilt carnations and stars in fleurons, semé d'étoiles and gilt carnations on the top cover, double gilt fillet on the inside covers [Vermorel]. That is 6 volumes.