FLAMMARION, Camille. Uranie. - Lot 40

FLAMMARION, Camille. Uranie. Published in Paris by Marpon et Flammarion (coll. Guillaume Edition du Figaro) in 1889. In-8, publisher's half leather imitation crocodile binding with corners, blue percaline cover with gilt decoration, bevelled edges, gilt head. Covers preserved. 288 pp. pages. Covers and corners somewhat rubbed. First edition of this novel, richly illustrated by De Bieler, Gambard and Myrbach. This novel by the astronomer Flammarion, here set in a charming, original publisher's binding, is part of his spiritualist and metapsychic work. He frequented Charles Richet's circle and organized several séances. (Vicaire, II, 702) A good copy of this interesting work.