Caprices d'un Bibliophile (Whims of a Bibliophile). By Octave Uzanne and published in Paris by Édouard Rouveyre. 1878, 146 pp, 7.75 x 4.75", cloth binding. 

In good condition with very minor wear to boards. Ex-library copy with call number, stamps on top and bottom edge, and hole punches from Free Library of Philadelphia. Hinges in good condition and reinforced. Very light toning to pages. Please see photograph and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A charming work by French literary researcher Octave Uzanne (1851-1931), who was considered "the best authority that book lovers know on subjects specially interesting to book lovers." During his lifetime, Uzanne published a number of works geared towards other bibliophiles, such as 'Caprices d'un Bibliophile.' This volume is one of 572 copies. Featuresbeautiful details such as the frontispiece engraving.