[ROMAN] Lot of two books: - Lot 114

[ROMAN] Lot of two books: COUSIN Victor (translation), GREARD Octave. (preface by ), LETTRES D'ABÉLARD ET D'HELOÏSE. New translation preceded by a preface. Paris, Garnier Frères, 1875, 2nd edition. Half leather binding, gilt title and date, gilt head. With an autograph letter signed by the author, vice-rector of Paris, dated March 4, 1886, in which he announces his candidacy for fauteuil 34 at the Académie française following the death of Comte Alfred de Falloux. The author will occupy this chair. (Uncollated, pitting, spine unstained). BERNARDIN DE SAINT-PIERRE (J. H.). Paul et Virginie [and the Indian Cottage]. Paris, L. Curmer, 1838. Half-bound leather with corners, ornate spine, gilt title and date, gilt head. Engraved front title, engraved portrait of the author, numerous illustrations in and out of text. (foxing, not collated).