Sesame et les Lys: Des Trésors des Rois, des Gardins des Reines [Sesame and Lilies].

First edition of Proust's second book, a translation of Ruskin's Sesame and Lilies. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "A Monsieur Gaston Griolet. Hommage admiratif et respectueux du traducteur Marcel Proust." The recipient, Gaston Griolet was a lawyer and private banker and close personal friend of Proust's. He served as the Honorary Master of Requests to the Council of State, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Compagnie des chemins de fer du Nord,  Secretary of the Conference of Lawyers (1865-1866) and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor (appointed in 1924). In near fine condition.