MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Études sur l'histoire romaine. Paris, Victor Magen, 1844. 2 volumes in an in-8 volume, largely original edition, the first volume containing the essay on social warfare, printed in 150 copies off the market in 1841, the second volume entirely unpublished. Bound in contemporary half-brown basane, smooth spine, red morocco title page. (rare foxing, notably on the first few leaves, scratches and small tear on the spine). Expert : M. Nicolas ASVISIO