Chateaubriand/Gustave Dorè - Atala - 1890
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Atala by Chateaubriand.
Illustrated by Gustave Doré with 30 full-page plates and 12 other illustrations at the beginning or end of the foreword, epilogue and chapters.
Carlo Aliprandi Editore - Milan.
Period edition (undated, but late 1800s) of "Atala", the famous literary masterpiece of the Viscount François-René de Chateaubriand, a milestone of French romanticism. The volume is distinguished by the monumental iconographic apparatus signed by the legendary illustrator Gustave Doré, whose 30 spectacular full-page engravings, plus others smaller, heighten the drama and exotic allure of the American forest and the tragic love story told.
Pages: XI + 144
Dimensions: about 33 x 24.5 cm.
Cover: half-leather with marbled boards.
Conditions: the major defects are the binding partly open from page VI to XI and from the epilogue to the end, page XI reduced due to trimming at the margins, a substantial loss on page 17 due to burning (with part of the text missing, see photo), page 129 of the epilogue reduced due to trimming at the margins. Other defects: stains and foxing more or less extensive, some creases and small tears. But the plates, the absolutely most important part of the work, are all present and in good condition, intact, almost all very clean (stains and smudges, when present, are concentrated mainly at the margins). The cover shows various signs of wear and chipping, particularly on the spine and corners.
Please view all the photos as they are an important and integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
Translated by Google TranslateAtala by Chateaubriand.
Illustrated by Gustave Doré with 30 full-page plates and 12 other illustrations at the beginning or end of the foreword, epilogue and chapters.
Carlo Aliprandi Editore - Milan.
Period edition (undated, but late 1800s) of "Atala", the famous literary masterpiece of the Viscount François-René de Chateaubriand, a milestone of French romanticism. The volume is distinguished by the monumental iconographic apparatus signed by the legendary illustrator Gustave Doré, whose 30 spectacular full-page engravings, plus others smaller, heighten the drama and exotic allure of the American forest and the tragic love story told.
Pages: XI + 144
Dimensions: about 33 x 24.5 cm.
Cover: half-leather with marbled boards.
Conditions: the major defects are the binding partly open from page VI to XI and from the epilogue to the end, page XI reduced due to trimming at the margins, a substantial loss on page 17 due to burning (with part of the text missing, see photo), page 129 of the epilogue reduced due to trimming at the margins. Other defects: stains and foxing more or less extensive, some creases and small tears. But the plates, the absolutely most important part of the work, are all present and in good condition, intact, almost all very clean (stains and smudges, when present, are concentrated mainly at the margins). The cover shows various signs of wear and chipping, particularly on the spine and corners.
Please view all the photos as they are an important and integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Atala
Author/ Illustrator
Chateaubriand/Gustave Dorè
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1890
Height
33 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
24.5 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
No
Publisher
Aliprandi
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
144
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