Princesses de Science

Princesses de Science, Colette Yver, Paris, Calmann-Levy, 1907. 

Princesses de Science, Colette Yver, Paris, Calmann-Levy, 1907. Winner of the 1907 Prix Femina, this novel is a  study of one of the great questions of the day .The story is that of a woman doctor who marries a medical man and of the disillusions of the husband with a princess of science" for his wife  The everyday scenes are well described and all the characters are very human  This 12mo. is bound in red quarter leather over patterned boards.Gilt title on spine, spine has six comaprtments and raised bands.  Loss of red color to bottom half of spine.  Edges are rubbed.  Top page edges gilt.  marbled end papers. Pages edges have browned. Half title page, title page.  Green silk bookmark present. Binding is tight and solid. 407pp. Princesses de Science PLEASE NOTE: **If you are ordering from outside of the USA or Canada you must email lisrose@ararefindbooks.com for shipping charges prior to ordering**