Voltaire - La Pucelle d’Orléans, édition rare illustrée – Genève – Complet avec 21 planches gravées - 1780

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Voltaire, La Pucelle d’Orléans, a rare illustrated Geneva edition from 1780, in-12 format with about 500 pages, leather binding and 21 inserted plates, a complete copy with all plates and good interior condition.

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Joan of Arc – Voltaire.
Geneva edition of 1780, in-12 format, approximately 500 pages.

Important illustrated edition of this major satirical poem by Voltaire, published in the 18th century.
Complete copy, adorned with 21 engraved plates outside the text, all present, illustrating the main scenes of the various chants.

Full vintage leather binding, with an ornate spine featuring title pieces in morocco leather.

Interior in good overall condition: paper well preserved for its time, fresh text, sharp engravings.

Homogeneous copy, without deficiencies, offering good presentation quality.
Dimensions: about 17 × 10 cm.

Sought-after edition for its rich illustration and literary interest, appreciated by collectors of Voltaire and 18th-century illustrated books.

Joan of Arc – Voltaire.
Geneva edition of 1780, in-12 format, approximately 500 pages.

Important illustrated edition of this major satirical poem by Voltaire, published in the 18th century.
Complete copy, adorned with 21 engraved plates outside the text, all present, illustrating the main scenes of the various chants.

Full vintage leather binding, with an ornate spine featuring title pieces in morocco leather.

Interior in good overall condition: paper well preserved for its time, fresh text, sharp engravings.

Homogeneous copy, without deficiencies, offering good presentation quality.
Dimensions: about 17 × 10 cm.

Sought-after edition for its rich illustration and literary interest, appreciated by collectors of Voltaire and 18th-century illustrated books.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
La Pucelle d’Orléans, édition rare illustrée – Genève – Complet avec 21 planches gravées
Author/ Illustrator
Voltaire
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1780
Height
17 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
10 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
500
BelgiumVerified
37
Objects sold
100%
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