BÉCAT, Paul-Émile, and GAUTIER, Théophile. *Fortunio, or Eld - Lot 35

BÉCAT, Paul-Émile, and GAUTIER, Théophile. *Fortunio, or Eldorado*. An illustrated edition of this famous novel, featuring 18 sensual drypoint engravings, in an elegant, signed full morocco binding. Paris, Éditions Germaine Raoult, 1956. In-4, full mouse-gray morocco, smooth spine, repeated decoration consisting of gilded arabesques and pink suede mosaic fleurons running across the covers and spine, pink suede endpapers and linings, double endpapers, gilt edges, original unmarked covers and spine preserved, mouse-gray half-morocco slipcase with bands, edged case. Binding by Christiane Blanchet. 228 pp., 18 drypoint engravings, including 1 frontispiece and 13 insert plates. A beautiful bibliophile edition illustrated with 18 sensual drypoint engravings by Paul-Émile Bécat (1885–1960), renowned for his erotic illustrations. Limited edition of 410 numbered copies on Rives vellum (No. 239). Copy in perfect condition in a fine signed binding.