GONCOURT, Edmond de (1822-1896) & Jules de GONCOURT (1830-1870) -- Collection des Goncourt. Paris: 15 February 1897 - 3 April 1897.

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GONCOURT, Edmond de (1822-1896) & Jules de GONCOURT (1830-1870) -- Collection des Goncourt. Paris: 15 February 1897 - 3 April 1897.

5 volumes, 4o (278 x 175 mm). Original wrappers (slightly defective). Provenance: Geneviève Dubois & Georges Flore (bookplate in sale of modern books).

The complete set of the famous Goncourt collections of 18th-century drawings, 18th century books, modern books, 18th century prints and modern prints including watercolours and drawings. The considerable proceeds of the five sessions were used to create the foundation of the Académie Goncourt and its "Prix Goncourt." (5)

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