STENDHAL / Eugène COURBOIN - L'abbesse de Castro [Reliure signée pyrogravée] - 1890
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L'abbesse de Castro by STENDHAL with illustrations by Eugène Courboin, an illustrated and numbered edition (no. 122 of 160) in hardcover parchment binding with a case, 170 pages, Paris 1890, published by Les sociétaires de l'Académie des beaux livres, signed and including 13 etchings by Courboin and 9 Art Nouveau borders.
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STENDHAL
The Abbess of Castro
Paris, the members of the Academy of Fine Books, 1890
In-8 (26cm x 17.8cm) of 170-[2] pages. A non-commercial edition, printed in 160 signed copies.
Rigid parchment, smooth spine with painted title, pyroengraved and painted decorations and varnish adorning the covers, gilded head, covers preserved without the spine, case (Laballe).
Illustrated work with 13 etchings by Eugène Courboin, including 7 headpieces and 6 tailpieces, and 9 border strips in Art Nouveau style, in a tone repeated on each page.
One of the numbered copies, this one No. 122, printed for Mr. the Count of Pontavice de Heussey.
Small scuffs on the edges of the case, light transfers on the pages opposite the illustrations, otherwise a fine example.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
Translated by Google TranslateSTENDHAL
The Abbess of Castro
Paris, the members of the Academy of Fine Books, 1890
In-8 (26cm x 17.8cm) of 170-[2] pages. A non-commercial edition, printed in 160 signed copies.
Rigid parchment, smooth spine with painted title, pyroengraved and painted decorations and varnish adorning the covers, gilded head, covers preserved without the spine, case (Laballe).
Illustrated work with 13 etchings by Eugène Courboin, including 7 headpieces and 6 tailpieces, and 9 border strips in Art Nouveau style, in a tone repeated on each page.
One of the numbered copies, this one No. 122, printed for Mr. the Count of Pontavice de Heussey.
Small scuffs on the edges of the case, light transfers on the pages opposite the illustrations, otherwise a fine example.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book Title
L'abbesse de Castro [Reliure signée pyrogravée]
Author/ Illustrator
STENDHAL / Eugène COURBOIN
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1890
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Les sociétaires de l'Académie des beaux livres
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed
Number of pages
170
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