Scott - Kenilworth / La Jolie Fille de Perth / Le Monastère - 1881-1884
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Three illustrated French translations by Walter Scott—Kenilworth (1881), La jolie fille de Perth (1883) and Le monastère (1884)—in half‑leather bindings, published by Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie in Paris, each with text and plate illustrations, sizes 27.5 × 18.5 cm, total 1720 pages, all in very good condition.
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Fascinating and elegant triptych of masterpieces by the renowned Scottish novelist, belonging to the same publishing series “Walter Scott Illustré”:
1) Walter Scott, Kenilworth. Translation by M. L. Daffry De La Monnoye..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1881.
PP.: 632. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
2) Walter Scott, La jolie fille de Perth. Translation by M. L. Daffry de La Monnoye..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1883.
PP.: 590. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
3) Walter Scott, Le monastère. Translation by M. P. Louisy..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1884.
PP.: 498. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
Exemplars with plates in overall good to very good condition, with the usual signs of use and time, in particular widespread and typical foxing of the period.
Uniform, contemporary bindings in half morocco in amaranth red with backs featuring rich ornaments and titles impressed in gold. Endpapers present in marbled paper. Top edges gilded. Some minor wear and chipping, but sturdy.
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I am always interested in purchasing individual works and/or entire libraries to help my bibliophile clients enrich their collections with rare and valuable pieces.
Translated by Google TranslateFascinating and elegant triptych of masterpieces by the renowned Scottish novelist, belonging to the same publishing series “Walter Scott Illustré”:
1) Walter Scott, Kenilworth. Translation by M. L. Daffry De La Monnoye..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1881.
PP.: 632. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
2) Walter Scott, La jolie fille de Perth. Translation by M. L. Daffry de La Monnoye..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1883.
PP.: 590. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
3) Walter Scott, Le monastère. Translation by M. P. Louisy..., Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie, 1884.
PP.: 498. COMPLETE, with illustrations in the text and beyond the text.
Exemplars with plates in overall good to very good condition, with the usual signs of use and time, in particular widespread and typical foxing of the period.
Uniform, contemporary bindings in half morocco in amaranth red with backs featuring rich ornaments and titles impressed in gold. Endpapers present in marbled paper. Top edges gilded. Some minor wear and chipping, but sturdy.
Seller's Story
I am always interested in purchasing individual works and/or entire libraries to help my bibliophile clients enrich their collections with rare and valuable pieces.
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Number of books
3
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Kenilworth / La Jolie Fille de Perth / Le Monastère
Author/ Illustrator
Scott
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1881
Publication year youngest item
1884
Height
27.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
18.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Librairie de Firmin-Didot et C.ie; Paris
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
1720
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