Pierre Schmitt / Ch. Samson - Charme de l'Alsace - 1970
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Charme de l'Alsace by Pierre Schmitt and Ch. Samson is a numbered illustrated edition in French, with 159 pages, a hardcover binding, published by Les Heures Claires circa 1970 in a 700-copy limited edition.
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A superb numbered edition illustrated by Charles Samson, with 19 original drypoints, including a frontispiece and 18 large in-text plates, of this work that celebrates the cultural, patrimonial, and landscape richness of this French region.
The text, imbued with lyricism and sensitivity, highlights the history, traditions, and the Alsatian way of life, while the images provide a striking visual panorama of picturesque villages, half-timbered houses, hilly landscapes, and scenes of daily life -
Pierre Schmitt / Ch. Samson - Charm of Alsace - SD (circa 1970) - The Bright Hours -
159 pages.
Good condition of the binding; the volume is in sheets in its original vellum-covered wrapper, within the publisher's slipcase; light signs of wear, edges rubbed, spine smooth and titled.
Good interior condition, title page printed in red and black, a work illustrated by Charles Samson with 19 original drypoints, including a frontispiece and 18 large in-text plates, limited edition of 700 numbered copies on Rives vellum, copy no. 681, frais -
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A superb numbered edition illustrated by Charles Samson, with 19 original drypoints, including a frontispiece and 18 large in-text plates, of this work that celebrates the cultural, patrimonial, and landscape richness of this French region.
The text, imbued with lyricism and sensitivity, highlights the history, traditions, and the Alsatian way of life, while the images provide a striking visual panorama of picturesque villages, half-timbered houses, hilly landscapes, and scenes of daily life -
Pierre Schmitt / Ch. Samson - Charm of Alsace - SD (circa 1970) - The Bright Hours -
159 pages.
Good condition of the binding; the volume is in sheets in its original vellum-covered wrapper, within the publisher's slipcase; light signs of wear, edges rubbed, spine smooth and titled.
Good interior condition, title page printed in red and black, a work illustrated by Charles Samson with 19 original drypoints, including a frontispiece and 18 large in-text plates, limited edition of 700 numbered copies on Rives vellum, copy no. 681, frais -
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature, Regional interest, Sociology
Book Title
Charme de l'Alsace
Author/ Illustrator
Pierre Schmitt / Ch. Samson
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1970
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Les Heures Claires
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
159
