Gustave Flaubert - Œuvres Complètes Illustrées - 1921-1925

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A nine‑volume special edition set of Gustave Flaubert's Œuvres Complètes Illustrées in French, bound in half‑morocco leather with marbled boards and gilt spine decorations, 24.5 × 20 cm, about 4050 pages, published 1921–1925, in very good antique condition.

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An attractive and collectible set of 9 volumes from the Œuvres Complètes Illustrées of Gustave Flaubert

Paris, Librairie de France 1921 -1925

Official Centenary Edition

This beautifully illustrated edition, revised by René Descharmes, combines literary importance with strong decorative appeal. Bound in brown half-morocco leather, with marbled boards. The spines are richly and elegantly gilt-decorated and the top edges are gilt in fine gold.making them highly suitable for both collectors and interior display.

Included volumes:

Bouvard et Pécuchet

Correspondance – Tome I

Correspondance – Tome III

Correspondance – Tome IV (Voyage en Orient 1849–1851)

Madame Bovary

Trois Contes – Théâtre

Premières Œuvres (1838–1842)

La Tentation de Saint Antoine

Salammbô


Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 20 cm. Each volume contains approximately 450–500 pages.

Each volume weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

In good antique condition. The bindings show very light, authentic wear and patina, including rubbing and some edge wear, consistent with age. Interiors are clean with almost no toning. A well-preserved and display-worthy set. Please study the photos carefully.

A high-quality and very decorative set of French literature, including the world-famous works Madame Bovary and Salammbô.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

An attractive and collectible set of 9 volumes from the Œuvres Complètes Illustrées of Gustave Flaubert

Paris, Librairie de France 1921 -1925

Official Centenary Edition

This beautifully illustrated edition, revised by René Descharmes, combines literary importance with strong decorative appeal. Bound in brown half-morocco leather, with marbled boards. The spines are richly and elegantly gilt-decorated and the top edges are gilt in fine gold.making them highly suitable for both collectors and interior display.

Included volumes:

Bouvard et Pécuchet

Correspondance – Tome I

Correspondance – Tome III

Correspondance – Tome IV (Voyage en Orient 1849–1851)

Madame Bovary

Trois Contes – Théâtre

Premières Œuvres (1838–1842)

La Tentation de Saint Antoine

Salammbô


Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 20 cm. Each volume contains approximately 450–500 pages.

Each volume weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

In good antique condition. The bindings show very light, authentic wear and patina, including rubbing and some edge wear, consistent with age. Interiors are clean with almost no toning. A well-preserved and display-worthy set. Please study the photos carefully.

A high-quality and very decorative set of French literature, including the world-famous works Madame Bovary and Salammbô.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

Details

Number of books
9
Subject
Literature
Book title
Œuvres Complètes Illustrées
Author/ Illustrator
Gustave Flaubert
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1921
Publication year youngest item
1925
Height
24.5 cm
Edition
Special edition
Width
20 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
4050
The NetherlandsVerified
185
Objects sold
100%
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