Jean Gradassi - La Chanson de Roland - 1962
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La Chanson de Roland - Book Club 1962.
Limited numbered deluxe edition - Illuminations by Jean Gradassi - Artistic binding with box. Medieval facsimile.
Superb bibliophilic edition of the masterpiece of French medieval literature, The Song of Roland, produced in 1962 by the Book Club, in the prestigious Heritage of Time collection.
This edition constitutes a true artistic recreation of the medieval manuscript, combining philological rigor and artisanal excellence. Copy no. 1482.
Print run structured on different luxury papers confirming the high-end positioning of the edition.
Luxurious Illuminations by Jean Gradassi
Wood engraving by Pierre Bouchet & Bracons-Duplessis.
Typography composed in Gothic typefaces, artisanal printing on traditional presses.
An ensemble of exceptional quality, faithful to the aesthetics of illuminated medieval manuscripts.
The color plates, with gold backgrounds and vegetal borders, offer a spectacular visual rendering highly sought after for framing or display.
Grand folio volume, superior quality paper, decorative gold-stamped binding, richly adorned.
Original presentation box (red velvet interior), spine titled and decorated.
Luxurious presentation, typical of the great bibliophilic productions of the 1960s.
Very beautiful overall condition, elegant binding well preserved, fresh interior, no major flaws, illuminations perfectly preserved
Box present, binding of the box shows wear, with one cover restored, interior and books clean.
This edition is particularly sought after for the quality of Gradassi’s illuminations, fidelity to the medieval manuscript, structured limited edition, luxurious presentation with box, a major subject of French literature.
Limited numbered deluxe edition, remarkable illuminations, box present (partially restored movable plate otherwise in good condition) Very decorative, iconic subject.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipped by Chronopost or other carrier depending on destination with insurance.
La Chanson de Roland - Book Club 1962.
Limited numbered deluxe edition - Illuminations by Jean Gradassi - Artistic binding with box. Medieval facsimile.
Superb bibliophilic edition of the masterpiece of French medieval literature, The Song of Roland, produced in 1962 by the Book Club, in the prestigious Heritage of Time collection.
This edition constitutes a true artistic recreation of the medieval manuscript, combining philological rigor and artisanal excellence. Copy no. 1482.
Print run structured on different luxury papers confirming the high-end positioning of the edition.
Luxurious Illuminations by Jean Gradassi
Wood engraving by Pierre Bouchet & Bracons-Duplessis.
Typography composed in Gothic typefaces, artisanal printing on traditional presses.
An ensemble of exceptional quality, faithful to the aesthetics of illuminated medieval manuscripts.
The color plates, with gold backgrounds and vegetal borders, offer a spectacular visual rendering highly sought after for framing or display.
Grand folio volume, superior quality paper, decorative gold-stamped binding, richly adorned.
Original presentation box (red velvet interior), spine titled and decorated.
Luxurious presentation, typical of the great bibliophilic productions of the 1960s.
Very beautiful overall condition, elegant binding well preserved, fresh interior, no major flaws, illuminations perfectly preserved
Box present, binding of the box shows wear, with one cover restored, interior and books clean.
This edition is particularly sought after for the quality of Gradassi’s illuminations, fidelity to the medieval manuscript, structured limited edition, luxurious presentation with box, a major subject of French literature.
Limited numbered deluxe edition, remarkable illuminations, box present (partially restored movable plate otherwise in good condition) Very decorative, iconic subject.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipped by Chronopost or other carrier depending on destination with insurance.
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
La Chanson de Roland
Author/ Illustrator
Jean Gradassi
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1962
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
21 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Club du Livre 1962.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
220
