VOLTAIRE / Roger MAUGE - Candide - 1945

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Candide, illustrated edition by Roger Mauge, published in 1945 by Jean Landru in Chamonix, 217 pages, French language, original text, soft cover with slipcase and chemise, numbered edition of 995 copies (45 on Annam paper, 950 on vélin de Rives) of which no. 587 is catalogued, condition: good with worn slipcase and spine.”

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VOLTAIRE
Candide
Chamonix, Jean Landru, 1945

In-4 (26.3 cm x 20.3 cm) of 217-[3] pp.
Edition of 995 numbered copies, of which 45 copies on Annam and 950 copies on Rives vellum.
Softcover with printed and gilt-ruled cover, with a chemise and a slipcase.

Book illustrated with color compositions by Roger Mauge, reproduced in color by Daniel Jacomet.
One of the 950 copies numbered on Rives vellum, this one is no. 587.
Ex-libris stamp on the colophon.

Good copy, worn slipcase, spine of the chemise worn, interior in very good condition.

Seller's Story

Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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VOLTAIRE
Candide
Chamonix, Jean Landru, 1945

In-4 (26.3 cm x 20.3 cm) of 217-[3] pp.
Edition of 995 numbered copies, of which 45 copies on Annam and 950 copies on Rives vellum.
Softcover with printed and gilt-ruled cover, with a chemise and a slipcase.

Book illustrated with color compositions by Roger Mauge, reproduced in color by Daniel Jacomet.
One of the 950 copies numbered on Rives vellum, this one is no. 587.
Ex-libris stamp on the colophon.

Good copy, worn slipcase, spine of the chemise worn, interior in very good condition.

Seller's Story

Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Humour & caricature, Illustrated
Book title
Candide
Author/ Illustrator
VOLTAIRE / Roger MAUGE
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1945
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Jean Landru
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
217
FranceVerified
234
Objects sold
100%
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