M. J. Simonnin - Les caractères de La Bruyère - 1829
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Two volumes, 1st Edition Thus, a 19th‑century French edition of Les caractères de La Bruyère with the Caractères de Théophraste, translated from Greek, edited by M. J. Simonnin, bound in half red morocco with gilt spines and red marbled boards, published in Paris by Emler Frères, 1829, in good condition with foxing and page counts of 366 and 388 for Tome I and Tome II respectively.
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Long title: Les caractères de La Bruyère suivis des Caractères de Théophraste, traduits du grec par le même, précédés d'une notice sur La Bruyère, considéré comme écrivain et comme moraliste, par M. J. Simonnin. Tome I & Tome II.
Two volumes. A 19th century French edition of La Bruyère’s celebrated moral essays and character sketches.
Uniformly bound in lovely half red morocco with gilt title to spines and red marbled boards. Boards lightly rubbed at corners only. Marbled endpapers and page edges. Contents have some areas of light to medium foxing. Overall a good set.
Tome I: xxxvi, 366 pages.
Tome II: 388 pages.
23 x 14 cm.
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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.
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Long title: Les caractères de La Bruyère suivis des Caractères de Théophraste, traduits du grec par le même, précédés d'une notice sur La Bruyère, considéré comme écrivain et comme moraliste, par M. J. Simonnin. Tome I & Tome II.
Two volumes. A 19th century French edition of La Bruyère’s celebrated moral essays and character sketches.
Uniformly bound in lovely half red morocco with gilt title to spines and red marbled boards. Boards lightly rubbed at corners only. Marbled endpapers and page edges. Contents have some areas of light to medium foxing. Overall a good set.
Tome I: xxxvi, 366 pages.
Tome II: 388 pages.
23 x 14 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
2
Subject
Humour & caricature, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Les caractères de La Bruyère
Author/ Illustrator
M. J. Simonnin
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1829
Height
230 mm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
140 mm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Paris: Emler Frères
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
366
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