RENARD, Jules. L'Écornifleur.
Paris, Paul Ollendorff, 1892.

In-8 (188 x 124 mm): [4] ff. 313 pp. Covers and spine preserved. Brown half-maroquin, spine with faux-nerves, author and title stamped in gold, date at tail of spine, gilt head, slipcase (Devauchelle).

First edition.
A superb copy, with the press clipping announcing the death of Jules Renard - with his photograph - attached.
Association copy to Catulle Mendès, 9 February 1892.

Relatively uncommon, this was Jules Renard's first successful novel. In it, he humorously depicts the shortcomings of the bourgeoisie at the end of the 19th century.