Anatole France; Alphonse Mucha - Clio - 1900-1900
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Clio, an illustrated edition (1900) in French by Anatole France with illustrations by Alphonse Mucha, bound in half leather, 200 pages, 20 × 15 cm, in very good condition.
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A beautiful copy adorned with Alfons Mucha's illustrations
FRANCE, Anatole.
Clio
Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1900.
First edition illustrated by the father of Art Nouveau Alfons Mucha, famous for his palette of hitherto unusual tones and an icon of Fín de Siécle art. Later (but period) understated art nouveau binding of three quarters dark red leather, with marble wash boards. Ribbed spine, with gilt titles and gilt lines to the binding. The binding is in lovely condition. Marbled end papers.
The original covers and backstrip have been preserved and bound in. The front cover is rather darkened and marked, but the colour and gilt Mucha illustration is still striking. The backstrip has been bound in, but is in a chipped and stained state. The rest of the work is in very good condition, with just a little marking and the odd foxing spot. In addition to the front cover vignette (which is repeated in black and white to the title page), the beautiful illustration is made up of 12 colour figures (7 full page and 5 header vignettes). This work is produced in collotype, a complex process, applying the colours in several passes. At the time of the publication of this work, Mucha's talent was already know, mainly with his posters for the Théâtre de la Renaissance and especially with the "Gismonda" poster of 1895 in homage to Sarah Bernhardt. In 1897 he illustrated " Ilsée, princesse de Tripoli" and in 1899 "Pater."
188, [iv]. pp. 200 by 145mm (7¾ by 5¾ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
A beautiful copy adorned with Alfons Mucha's illustrations
FRANCE, Anatole.
Clio
Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1900.
First edition illustrated by the father of Art Nouveau Alfons Mucha, famous for his palette of hitherto unusual tones and an icon of Fín de Siécle art. Later (but period) understated art nouveau binding of three quarters dark red leather, with marble wash boards. Ribbed spine, with gilt titles and gilt lines to the binding. The binding is in lovely condition. Marbled end papers.
The original covers and backstrip have been preserved and bound in. The front cover is rather darkened and marked, but the colour and gilt Mucha illustration is still striking. The backstrip has been bound in, but is in a chipped and stained state. The rest of the work is in very good condition, with just a little marking and the odd foxing spot. In addition to the front cover vignette (which is repeated in black and white to the title page), the beautiful illustration is made up of 12 colour figures (7 full page and 5 header vignettes). This work is produced in collotype, a complex process, applying the colours in several passes. At the time of the publication of this work, Mucha's talent was already know, mainly with his posters for the Théâtre de la Renaissance and especially with the "Gismonda" poster of 1895 in homage to Sarah Bernhardt. In 1897 he illustrated " Ilsée, princesse de Tripoli" and in 1899 "Pater."
188, [iv]. pp. 200 by 145mm (7¾ by 5¾ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Clio
Author/ Illustrator
Anatole France; Alphonse Mucha
Condition
Very good
Artist
Alphonse Mucha
Publication year oldest item
1900
Publication year youngest item
1900
Height
20 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Calmann Lévy
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
200
Style
Art Nouveau
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