J. J. Rousseau - Émile, ou De l'éducation - 1791
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J. J. Rousseau's Émile, ou De l'Éducation, in four volumes (1791–1795), an original French edition published by Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, bound in leather, with 2009 pages in total and in reasonable condition.
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ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques) - Émile, or On Education - 4/4 Complete Volumes - 1791/1795
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Citizen of Geneva)
Publisher: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, Bookseller, rue du Foin, Paris.
Edition years: 1791
Format: In-12, period binding in full calf and tawny calf leather.
Description:
Complete set of the major educational work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Émile, or On Education,” divided into 4 volumes. This sought-after edition from the Revolutionary period includes magnificent frontispiece engravings (intaglio) at the beginning of each volume, all well preserved and present (see photos).
Condition:
Interior: Very good overall condition. The paper has remained particularly fresh and clean. Very few foxing or usage stains. The engravings and title pages are sharp.
Bindings:
Volumes 2, 3 and 4: Original tawny leather spine with gilt panels and motifs. Original title pieces “EMILE” well preserved. Heads and corners slightly rubbed with minor wear typical of age. Bindings very solid.
Volume 1: The original leather spine suffered a significant accident and has undergone an old artisanal restoration (spine re-glued onto a cardboard backing, leather losses visible at the upper and lower edges). The body of the work remains perfectly solid.
A fine collector’s copy despite the defect noted on the first volume.
Volume 1: 478 pages
Volume 2: 407 pages
Volume 3: 580 pages
Volume 4 and last: 544 pages
ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques) - Émile, or On Education - 4/4 Complete Volumes - 1791/1795
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Citizen of Geneva)
Publisher: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, Bookseller, rue du Foin, Paris.
Edition years: 1791
Format: In-12, period binding in full calf and tawny calf leather.
Description:
Complete set of the major educational work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Émile, or On Education,” divided into 4 volumes. This sought-after edition from the Revolutionary period includes magnificent frontispiece engravings (intaglio) at the beginning of each volume, all well preserved and present (see photos).
Condition:
Interior: Very good overall condition. The paper has remained particularly fresh and clean. Very few foxing or usage stains. The engravings and title pages are sharp.
Bindings:
Volumes 2, 3 and 4: Original tawny leather spine with gilt panels and motifs. Original title pieces “EMILE” well preserved. Heads and corners slightly rubbed with minor wear typical of age. Bindings very solid.
Volume 1: The original leather spine suffered a significant accident and has undergone an old artisanal restoration (spine re-glued onto a cardboard backing, leather losses visible at the upper and lower edges). The body of the work remains perfectly solid.
A fine collector’s copy despite the defect noted on the first volume.
Volume 1: 478 pages
Volume 2: 407 pages
Volume 3: 580 pages
Volume 4 and last: 544 pages
Details
Number of books
4
Subject
Education, Philosophy
Book title
Émile, ou De l'éducation
Author/ Illustrator
J. J. Rousseau
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1791
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
12 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez Defer de Maisonneuve
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
2009
