André THEURIET / Léon LHERMITTE - La Vie rustique - 1888

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La Vie rustique is an illustrated French edition (1888) by André Theuriet with Léon Lhermitte’s wood engravings, bound in red percaline with a gilt front, 236 pages in a 27.7 × 20 cm format, published by H. Launette.

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THEURIET (André)
The Rustic Life
Paris, H. Launette, 1888

In-4 (27.7 cm x 20 cm) of [8]-VIII-236 pp.
Full red percaline, the front board adorned with a large gilt design reproducing the frontispiece, gilt edges.

A work illustrated with numerous in-text and plate black engravings by Léon Lhermitte, wood-engraved by Clément Bellenger, describing the pleasures of life in the countryside.

Spine ends rubbed, back and edges of the boards darkened, gilding on the first board somewhat faded; interior in very good condition; very sparse foxing.

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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THEURIET (André)
The Rustic Life
Paris, H. Launette, 1888

In-4 (27.7 cm x 20 cm) of [8]-VIII-236 pp.
Full red percaline, the front board adorned with a large gilt design reproducing the frontispiece, gilt edges.

A work illustrated with numerous in-text and plate black engravings by Léon Lhermitte, wood-engraved by Clément Bellenger, describing the pleasures of life in the countryside.

Spine ends rubbed, back and edges of the boards darkened, gilding on the first board somewhat faded; interior in very good condition; very sparse foxing.

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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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book Title
La Vie rustique
Author/ Illustrator
André THEURIET / Léon LHERMITTE
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1888
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
H. Launette
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
236
FranceVerified
97
Objects sold
100%
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