Jean de la Fontaine / Gérard Ambroselli - Lettres à sa femme sur un voyage de Paris en Limousin - 1953
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Lettres à sa femme sur un voyage de Paris en Limousin by Jean de la Fontaine with copper engravings by Gérard Ambroselli, a 1st Edition Thus limited to 150 copies published in 1953 by Paris: Société des Médecins Bibliophiles, in cream slipcase with grey soft covers and 116 pages (21 × 15.5 cm), catalogued for Dr Maxime Loup and in very good condition.
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This is La Fontaine's own correspondence. A well known set of letters he wrote to his wife describing his 1663 journey from Paris to Limousin (accompanying his uncle, Jannart, who had been exiled there). They're vivid, witty style is as interesting as the biographical / travel content. With copper engravings by Gérard Ambroselli.
This was published by Société des Médecins Bibliophiles - a French bibliophile society (founded in 1921) made up of medical doctors with an interest in fine printing, who commissioned limited illustrated editions of literary classics for their membership.
Limited to only 150 total copies, 100 of which were on papier vélin and reserved for named members of the Sociéte. This copy was for Dr Maxime Loup.
Cream slipcase (good, strong condition with a little marking only). Inside is a stiff card folder, with a map of the routes in the book pasted to the boards. In very nice condition, with a touch of foxing only.
Grey soft covers inside in excellent condition. The work itself is loose in gathers. Throughout in excellent, clean condition with very light occasional foxing. Nice strong impressions of the engravings. Printed in black and red.
An excellent copy of a very scarce edition. No copies for sale at the time of listing.
116 pages. 21 x 15.5 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.
This is La Fontaine's own correspondence. A well known set of letters he wrote to his wife describing his 1663 journey from Paris to Limousin (accompanying his uncle, Jannart, who had been exiled there). They're vivid, witty style is as interesting as the biographical / travel content. With copper engravings by Gérard Ambroselli.
This was published by Société des Médecins Bibliophiles - a French bibliophile society (founded in 1921) made up of medical doctors with an interest in fine printing, who commissioned limited illustrated editions of literary classics for their membership.
Limited to only 150 total copies, 100 of which were on papier vélin and reserved for named members of the Sociéte. This copy was for Dr Maxime Loup.
Cream slipcase (good, strong condition with a little marking only). Inside is a stiff card folder, with a map of the routes in the book pasted to the boards. In very nice condition, with a touch of foxing only.
Grey soft covers inside in excellent condition. The work itself is loose in gathers. Throughout in excellent, clean condition with very light occasional foxing. Nice strong impressions of the engravings. Printed in black and red.
An excellent copy of a very scarce edition. No copies for sale at the time of listing.
116 pages. 21 x 15.5 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
1
Subject
Biographies and memoirs, Illustrated, Literature, Regional interest, Travels
Book title
Lettres à sa femme sur un voyage de Paris en Limousin
Author/ Illustrator
Jean de la Fontaine / Gérard Ambroselli
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1953
Height
210 mm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Limited edition
Width
155 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Société des Médecins Bibliophiles (impr. de Aulard)
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
116
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