BANVILLE. Théodore de. Florise. Paris. Ferroud. 1936. 1 volume in-4, full burgundy morocco, ribbed spine, gilt edges, lining in old rose morocco, framed by a black border and a large gilded and mosaic frieze, moiré silk endpapers, covers and spine preserved, slipcase. Signed Septier binding. Color illustrations by Edmond MALASSIS. Handwritten statement signed by the publisher signed by the publisher: "Exemplaire unique contenant tous les originaux". In fact, the book contains 15 signed or monogrammed watercolors by Edmond Malassis: 5 original full-page watercolors for the hors-texts, which appear in 4 states, 1 watercolor for the cover 1 for the title page, 4 for the headbands and 4 for the tailpieces. The fine watercolors are slightly larger than the engravings. Large margins.