Coup de Grace.

First edition of this classic work by the author of Memoirs of Hadrian. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "a Mrs. Charles Thompson hommage amical, Marguerite Yourcenar." Also signed by the translator, "And greetings from Grace Frick." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, bookplate to the front pastedown, ownership inscription. Jacket design by Seymour Chwast. Translated by Grace Frick.