Hand-Painted "Alfred de Vigny Poésies" Leather Book

This late-19th-century French poetry volume combines timeless Romantic literature with bespoke artisan book art. Open the beautifully patinated cover to reveal a pristine bicolour title page printed with the author's name in ruby-red typography.

Published by the revered Librairie Alphonse Lemerre in the historic Passage Choiseul, the volume opens with a biographical introduction by scholar Maxime Formont. Complete with its custom, hand-painted illustrative spine detailing a historic sailing ship on stormy waters, this rare volume serves as an exceptional collector's centerpiece for any fine literature enthusiast.

5"L × 1.5"W × 6.5"H

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Sourced specifically for Story during Tiffany's Travels | Paris, Summer 2026