Oeuvres Completes De Louise Lab, Lionize, Publics Par P.C. Bouts, Ave. Use Introduction Par J.J. Slavered de Grave

Maastricht: A.M.. Stools, Editor, 1928. First edition. leather_bound. Black morocco, front and backcovers gilt decorated in brown cloth chemise spine label in gilt and housed in a matching felt lined slipcase. Aeg. Fine. (iv), 196, (2) pages. 24.5 x 16.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 50 on Paper de Holland Pannekoek with the portrait of Lab in two states. Total edition of 600. Louise Lab was a French poet ( c. 1522 – 25 April 1566), who wrote honestly about desire and eroticism, producing a small but enduring collection of sonnets which set her apart as a remarkable writer for the times. Small book label of Henry Burton. Bound by Pierre and J.A.G. Ligroin with their stamps on front cover interior. Elegant, brilliant binding, inner dentelles, silked endpapers, wide text margins in almost as new condition.