René Descartes / C. P. Josso - Discours de la méthode... - 1947
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Limited numbered French edition of Descartes' Discours de la méthode, 357 of 400, 126 pages in softback with a pale green slipcase, 33 × 25 cm, illustrated by C. P. Josso with 26 engravings, published in Paris by A la Tradition in 1947.
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Full title "Discours de la méthode pour bien conduire sa raison, et chercher la vérité dans les sciences."
Lovely limited and numbered example of Descartes' foundational philosophical treatise. The work combines autobiography with philosophy across six parts, including scientific essays on Dioptrique, Météores, and Géométrie. It launched modern philosophy's emphasis on reason over tradition, influencing science and epistemology. Descartes presents it as a personal path to truth, not a rigid system.
From an edition of only 400 - this is number 357, printed on vélin d'Arches. With 26 original copper engravings by CP Josso, including frontispiece, engraved title, 6 full page engravings, 12 vignettes and 6 end pieces (one for each of the six parts).
Pale green slipcase, with a matching pale green folder within. This has a paper label to the spine, (which is a little darkened).
Inside this is a soft cover with title printed to the front. The text and illustrations are in sheets (as published) in 16 unstitched gathers. Half title, limitation etc. all in excellent condition, with just a touch of ghosting from some of the engravings.
126 pages. 33 x 25 cm.
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Full title "Discours de la méthode pour bien conduire sa raison, et chercher la vérité dans les sciences."
Lovely limited and numbered example of Descartes' foundational philosophical treatise. The work combines autobiography with philosophy across six parts, including scientific essays on Dioptrique, Météores, and Géométrie. It launched modern philosophy's emphasis on reason over tradition, influencing science and epistemology. Descartes presents it as a personal path to truth, not a rigid system.
From an edition of only 400 - this is number 357, printed on vélin d'Arches. With 26 original copper engravings by CP Josso, including frontispiece, engraved title, 6 full page engravings, 12 vignettes and 6 end pieces (one for each of the six parts).
Pale green slipcase, with a matching pale green folder within. This has a paper label to the spine, (which is a little darkened).
Inside this is a soft cover with title printed to the front. The text and illustrations are in sheets (as published) in 16 unstitched gathers. Half title, limitation etc. all in excellent condition, with just a touch of ghosting from some of the engravings.
126 pages. 33 x 25 cm.
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
Literature, Philosophy, Science, Sociology
Book Title
Discours de la méthode...
Author/ Illustrator
René Descartes / C. P. Josso
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1947
Height
330 mm
Edition
Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
250 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: A la Tradition
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
126
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