SAMAIN, Albert, and MOSSA, G.A. *Xanthis, or The Sentimental - Lot 288

SAMAIN, Albert, and MOSSA, G.A. *Xanthis, or The Sentimental Showcase*. A charming illustrated edition of this sensual and dreamlike tale by two leading figures of Symbolism. Paris, Ferroud, 1920, In-8, aubergine-colored shagreen, smooth spine, front cover adorned with an embossed fan and enhanced in color, with the letter X in gold in the center; original covers preserved. 44 pp., half-title page, frontispiece, 4插图, 4 headers, 4 tailpieces, and initials; all enhanced in color by Eugène Charpentier. Three minor indentations on the second cover of the binding and a few small scratches; the cover margins are slightly browned. Illustrated edition by Gustave Adolphe Mossa (1883–1971), a Symbolist painter. In this tale, Albert Samain (1858–1900) portrays Xanthis, the ideal of unattainable beauty. Limited edition of 1,025 copies; this one is number 775, numbered on Arches vellum. Ex-libris vignette by T. Froissard. A charming binding for this copy in fine condition.