BALZAC (Honoré de). César Birotteau. Paris, publisher, 1838. 2 volumes in-8, first edition. Bound in red half-calf with later corners, smooth gilt mosaic spine, covers preserved, signed Semet Plumelle. (spine unstained, restorations to covers, trace of label torn off on upper flyleaf of first volume). Expert : M. Nicolas ASVISIO