The Grandissime by George W. Cable with Illustrations by Albert Herter.

Author: George W. Cable.
Title: The Grandissime by George W. Cable with Illustrations by Albert Herter.
Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899. Limited first illustrated edition by Albert Herter on Japan paper. #105 of 204 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10 " X 7.5 ".
Pages: xi-491 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine half morocco leather binding, finely bound by Bayntun bindery in blue morocco with matching cloth on boards (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed- as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A very beautiful binding!
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the twelve beautiful full-page photogravures and the eight in-text illustrations by Albert Herter.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in such a nice Bayntun binding for sale worldwide).

The book: Rare and Attractive Limited First illustrated edition by Albert Herter on Japanese paper and beautifully bound by Bayntun. "The Grandissimes" is a novel by George Washington Cable, first published in 1880. It is set in New Orleans in the early 19th century and explores the social and racial tensions of the time. The story revolves around the Grandissime family, a wealthy Creole family, and their relationships with other prominent families in the city. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, social class, and race relations and features a diverse cast of characters from different backgrounds and social classes. The novel is considered an important work of American literature for its exploration of complex social issues and its portrayal of the multicultural society of New Orleans.