MALO (Charles). Histoire des Roses. Paris, Louis Janet, s.d. Small in-12, edition illustrated by Bessa with an engraved title and 12 plates of roses enhanced in color. Publisher's binding in imitation long-grain red morocco, boards decorated with frieze and double fillets framing the boards, smooth spine decorated with roulette, all edges gilt. In cardboard slipcase. (rubbing and splitting to the slipcase, some marginal foxing at the end of the volume, small wormholes to the spines). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio