Marcus Aurelius - Pensées de l'empereur Marc-Aurèle-Antonin - 1773
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Pensées de l'empereur Marc-Aurèle-Antonin by Marcus Aurelius, in French, first edition published in Paris by De l'imprimerie de L. Cellot in 1773, leather binding, 20 × 13 cm, 485 pages, in good condition.
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DESCRIPTION: I present at auction a CAPTIVATING EDITION of the "MEDITATIONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS (Pensées de l'empereur Marc-Aurèle-Antonin)", a fascinating discovery that offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of the famous Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 - 180 A.D.).
When you hold in your hands this 250-year-old copy, imagine that it is not just paper and ink; it is a portal to another era, to another mind, to another empire. You feel the weight of the centuries, the creak of each page as an echo of voices that have traveled through time, whispering to you: “Take these words… because they will change your life.”
You open the "Meditations", and suddenly you are no longer alone. You stand before Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome, a man who ruled with justice and temperance while dealing with the same confusion, the same doubts and fears that you face today. Each sentence is a strike of clarity in the darkness: “Do not let what you cannot control master you”, “Life is short, be virtuous”, “Everything that happens is natural, accept it”. You are not reading: you are learning to live with the strength of an emperor, with the calm of a philosopher, and with the humanity of a man who faced death with serenity.
And this copy is not just a text: it is a silent witness of almost 250 years of history. Think about it: the hands that held it, the eyes that scanned its words, the minds that were transformed before yours. Buying this book is reclaiming a fragment of time, a piece of wisdom that survived wars, revolutions and centuries of change, and that now can guide you.
It's not a luxury. It's not a whim. It's an act of intellectual courage. That is: "I want to learn from the greats. I want to touch history. I want these words to transform me." Not having it would be like closing the door on a mentor who has waited centuries to teach you.
This book is not read. It is experienced. It is breathed. It lets itself mold you, challenge you, illuminate you. And when you hold it in your hands, you’ll feel something that no screen, no modern edition, no summary could ever give you: the direct connection with the mind and spirit of a Stoic emperor, living through time just for you.
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Don't let them slip away.
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: Paris 1773 (253 years old)
Please provide the French text you'd like me to translate.
SIZE AND PAGE COUNT: Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm. Pagination: Cover + XLVIII + 437 pp. COMPLETE WORK
CONDITION: Original binding in full morocco marbleized leather, in good condition, with some wear, as shown in the photos. Spine with five raised bands decorated with gold vegetal-inspired motifs and with a black morocco label, with the title of the work in gold lettering. Marbleized edges.
The interior is in good condition, as shown in the photos. GOOD EXAMPLE.
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Don't let them slip away.
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The books will be carefully packed and shipped so they can travel comfortably to their new home.
DESCRIPTION: I present at auction a CAPTIVATING EDITION of the "MEDITATIONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS (Pensées de l'empereur Marc-Aurèle-Antonin)", a fascinating discovery that offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of the famous Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 - 180 A.D.).
When you hold in your hands this 250-year-old copy, imagine that it is not just paper and ink; it is a portal to another era, to another mind, to another empire. You feel the weight of the centuries, the creak of each page as an echo of voices that have traveled through time, whispering to you: “Take these words… because they will change your life.”
You open the "Meditations", and suddenly you are no longer alone. You stand before Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome, a man who ruled with justice and temperance while dealing with the same confusion, the same doubts and fears that you face today. Each sentence is a strike of clarity in the darkness: “Do not let what you cannot control master you”, “Life is short, be virtuous”, “Everything that happens is natural, accept it”. You are not reading: you are learning to live with the strength of an emperor, with the calm of a philosopher, and with the humanity of a man who faced death with serenity.
And this copy is not just a text: it is a silent witness of almost 250 years of history. Think about it: the hands that held it, the eyes that scanned its words, the minds that were transformed before yours. Buying this book is reclaiming a fragment of time, a piece of wisdom that survived wars, revolutions and centuries of change, and that now can guide you.
It's not a luxury. It's not a whim. It's an act of intellectual courage. That is: "I want to learn from the greats. I want to touch history. I want these words to transform me." Not having it would be like closing the door on a mentor who has waited centuries to teach you.
This book is not read. It is experienced. It is breathed. It lets itself mold you, challenge you, illuminate you. And when you hold it in your hands, you’ll feel something that no screen, no modern edition, no summary could ever give you: the direct connection with the mind and spirit of a Stoic emperor, living through time just for you.
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Don't let them slip away.
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: Paris 1773 (253 years old)
Please provide the French text you'd like me to translate.
SIZE AND PAGE COUNT: Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm. Pagination: Cover + XLVIII + 437 pp. COMPLETE WORK
CONDITION: Original binding in full morocco marbleized leather, in good condition, with some wear, as shown in the photos. Spine with five raised bands decorated with gold vegetal-inspired motifs and with a black morocco label, with the title of the work in gold lettering. Marbleized edges.
The interior is in good condition, as shown in the photos. GOOD EXAMPLE.
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Don't let them slip away.
No content provided to translate.
Shipping Policy
Combine shipping costs to save. Affordable shipping with leading transportation companies:
Shipping to Spain is carried out with: Zeleris Premium 24h or with CORREOS.
Shipping to Europe is carried out with: UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have a longer transit time).
Shipping to the United States --> is done with: UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We have been informed by our customers that these companies are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax to imported goods)
Shipping to China is carried out with UPS Express 24h.
Shipping to the Rest of the World --> is carried out with UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h.
The books will be carefully packed and shipped so they can travel comfortably to their new home.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Philosophy
Book Title
Pensées de l'empereur Marc-Aurèle-Antonin
Author/ Illustrator
Marcus Aurelius
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1773
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
13 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
De l'imprimerie de L. Cellot, Paris
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
485
