Henry De Groux Engraving “the Ghost” For Thierry De Gourmont

This lithograph was the frontispiece of a book by Thierry De Gourmont: "Le Fantôme" illustrated with two original lithographs by Henry de Groux published by Mercure de France in 1893
Beautiful proof in good condition, some minor defects in the margins, signed by the author in pencil in the margin Henry De Groux with the precision: "le fantôme frontispiece"
On the back, the names of the characters who served as models are indicated (see photo detail)
Sheet 55 X 36 cm, at sight 34 X 22 cm
This engraving, which is never seen for sale, is reproduced on full page 52 in the catalog book "Henry De Groux maître de la démesure" "Henry De Groux maître de la démesure" important catalog work published on the occasion of the Henry de Groux exhibition, at the Félicien Rops museum in 2019 with Véronique Carpiaux and Jérôme as curators of the exhibition and co-authors Descamps; edited by “in fine”