BALZAC, Honoré de (1799-1850). La peau de chagrin. Paris: Delloye & Lecou, 1838. Large 8°. Numerous illustrations in the text (occasional very light foxing). Green hardgrain morocco by Bellew of Dublin, spine gilt in compartments with onlays of black, red and citron morocco, on sides a gilt vase out of which issues gilt wavy and circular lines at the end of which are acorn tools and flowers composed of onlays of black, red and cream morocco, gilt turn-ins, gilt edges (very slight damage to central compartment of spine, hinges a little rubbed).