Joris-Karl HUYSMANS (1848-1907) The Notre-Dame district. Illustrations and engravings by Jouas. Paris, Collection des dix, s.d. (1904), in-8, full negro morocco, wooden plate on upper board decorated with an inlaid Gothic window, depicting a view of the Seine in the distance, ribbed spine, gilt tr. cover and spine preserved, red felt lining with gilt framing (Noulhac). Illustrated with 30 original etchings, including 9 full-page, by Charles Jouas. Printed for Monsieur Henri Lenseigne. Copy in-8 on vellum containing 3 states of all etchings (pure etching, finished state in nature nature, finished state with remarks) and a 4th state (finished) for the hors-texts. Attached on Japon pelure is the cover portrait of Huysmans by Malatesta, an autograph card signed by Huysmans and an autograph letter signed by Jouas, an additional frontispiece by Jouas printed at 50 copies, a large color-enhanced drawing by Jouas of the Dagobert Tower demolished in 1908 and the book prospectus. Ex-libris Nivolas Baillie.