[Finishing School Prospectus]. by BOISSIER, Gabrielle.

Square 8vo (186 × 180 mm), pp. 16, illustrated with photographic reproductions. Original blue wrappers, stapled (slightly rusty). Two photographs of Madame Boissier loosely inserted. Inscribed by Mme. Boissier.

Madame Gabrielle Boissier ran a finishing school (’Etablissement libre d’Enseignement supérieur’). for English and American girls in an impressive house at 14 avenue Gourgand, in the 17th arrondissement. The prospectus illustrates its elegant interior (salons, dining room, two libraries and bedrooms). The text includes an enthusiastic testimonial in English describing life at the school and its associated activities.