Octavo (202 x 152 mm). (6) ff., 188 pp., (3) ff. Original wrappers and spine preserved.
Lavallière half morocco with corners, raised bands, author and title in gilt, top edge gilt over witnesses, slipcase (Semet & Plumelle).
First edition, a deluxe issue on Japan paper, with an autograph letter requesting that the copy of Clio be sent to Monsieur Capdevielle in Madrid.
First printing of Mucha's 12 full-page colour compositions, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan paper.
Under the title of Clio (Muse of history), Anatole France gathered five short stories: le chanteur de Kymé — Komm l'atrébate — Farinata dagli uberti ou la guerre civile — le Roi boit — « La Muiron ».
Mucha, the celebrated painter and well-known poster artist, here produces illustrations of great beauty: one finds his very distinctive style with its tightly coiled lines, which won many followers — critics spoke of the « vermicelle » style.
