Henry Bordeaux - La Chartreuse du Reposoir [reliure pyrogravée] - 1924

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Original edition of this novel by the Haut-Savoyard writer Henry Bordeaux (1870-1963), set against the former monastery of La Chartreuse du Reposoir.

Choice copy, bound in full Havana calf leather, decorated with a magnificent pyrographic design: on the front cover, a lady with an umbrella in light relief; on the back cover, a cross of Jesus; on the spine, the title and geometric motifs (parallel bands lengthwise). Gilt top. Crafted with great meticulousness. The binding is signed at the bottom right of the front cover with 'RFH 1925'.
Covers and spine preserved.

Condition: Binding in excellent condition. Interior fresh, with uncropped margins. Very beautiful copy.

Henry Bordeaux
The Chartreuse du Reposoir [pyrography binding]
Paris, Plon et Cie, 1924
in-8 (19 x 12 cm); 320 pages. 2 leaves.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Original edition of this novel by the Haut-Savoyard writer Henry Bordeaux (1870-1963), set against the former monastery of La Chartreuse du Reposoir.

Choice copy, bound in full Havana calf leather, decorated with a magnificent pyrographic design: on the front cover, a lady with an umbrella in light relief; on the back cover, a cross of Jesus; on the spine, the title and geometric motifs (parallel bands lengthwise). Gilt top. Crafted with great meticulousness. The binding is signed at the bottom right of the front cover with 'RFH 1925'.
Covers and spine preserved.

Condition: Binding in excellent condition. Interior fresh, with uncropped margins. Very beautiful copy.

Henry Bordeaux
The Chartreuse du Reposoir [pyrography binding]
Paris, Plon et Cie, 1924
in-8 (19 x 12 cm); 320 pages. 2 leaves.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
La Chartreuse du Reposoir [reliure pyrogravée]
Author/ Illustrator
Henry Bordeaux
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1924
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
320
FranceVerified
33233
Objects sold
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