Divers - Journal pour tous - 1857-1863
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Nine bound volumes of Journal pour tous (1857–1863), published by Ch. Lahure et Cie in demi cuir, French original language, illustrated literature set with about 5000 pages, featuring engravings by Gustave Doré and serialized novels such as Les Louves de Machecoul by Dumas.
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Complete collection of the 9 volumes of the famous "Journal for All: Weekly Illustrated Magazine," published in Paris by Ch. Lahure.
This flagship 19th-century publication offers a fascinating immersion into the literature and cultural news of the era, enriched by a richly illustrated iconography.
Notable contents: Includes the early volumes of the publication launched in April 1855. It features stunning textual engravings, notably signed by Gustave Doré, as well as great novels of the time published in serial form, such as The Wolves of Machecoul by Alexandre Dumas.
Number of volumes: 9 bound volumes.
Condition and conservation details:
Bindings: Period bindings of varied styles, showing signs of wear (friction, repaired spikes and worn corners, light nibbling on some spines), in keeping with the age of the works.
Interior: Paper from the period with foxing and scattered browning that do not affect readability or the beauty of the engravings.
Special note: The sixth volume has the peculiarity of having its very last page pasted down.
Complete collection of the 9 volumes of the famous "Journal for All: Weekly Illustrated Magazine," published in Paris by Ch. Lahure.
This flagship 19th-century publication offers a fascinating immersion into the literature and cultural news of the era, enriched by a richly illustrated iconography.
Notable contents: Includes the early volumes of the publication launched in April 1855. It features stunning textual engravings, notably signed by Gustave Doré, as well as great novels of the time published in serial form, such as The Wolves of Machecoul by Alexandre Dumas.
Number of volumes: 9 bound volumes.
Condition and conservation details:
Bindings: Period bindings of varied styles, showing signs of wear (friction, repaired spikes and worn corners, light nibbling on some spines), in keeping with the age of the works.
Interior: Paper from the period with foxing and scattered browning that do not affect readability or the beauty of the engravings.
Special note: The sixth volume has the peculiarity of having its very last page pasted down.
Details
Number of books
9
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Journal pour tous
Author/ Illustrator
Divers
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1857
Publication year youngest item
1863
Edition
Multiple Books / Editions
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Ch. Lahure et Cie
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
5000
