GREARD (O). Meissonier. Ses souvenirs - Ses entretiens, preceded by a study of his life and work. Paris, Hachette, 1897. In-4, first edition, illustrated with 34 hors-texte plates and 236 in-texte compositions. Bound in brown half-maroquin with corners, 5-ribbed spine mosaiced with palettes and flowers, signed Carayon, covers preserved. Limited edition of 25 copies on China paper, this one no. 3. (foxing, binding slightly rubbed, especially at bottom of spine). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio