Pierre Louÿs / A. Calbet - Aphrodite - 1937
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Aphrodite by Pierre Louÿs with illustrations by A. Calbet, a French original edition in demi leather binding, published by Rombaldi in 1937 as a numbered, illustrated edition spanning 238 pages with five original black and sanguine illustrations by Calbet.
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Charming edition of this numbered copy 1814 on laid paper from Voiron and illustrated with 5 original illustrations in black and sanguine by A. Calbet -
The plot centers mainly around Démétrios, young sculptor famous for his talent but also known for his sensual temperament and taste for pleasures, and Chrysis, Alexandrian courtesan of exceptional beauty who becomes the object of his desire -
Between these two characters a complex relationship develops based on attraction, provocation, jealousy and the pursuit of possession, while the narrative gradually involves other figures who contribute to turning this love story into a true tragedy of passions -
Pierre Louÿs / A. Calbet - Aphrodite - 1937 - Rombaldi -
238 pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its half-leather with original corners, marbled boards, slight signs of wear, cover and spine preserved, headband gilded, spine finely decorated, gilded titling and author’s name, gilded edges on the boards -
Very good interior condition, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a small vignette, the work enriched with 5 original illustrations in black and sanguine by A. Calbet, exemplar no. 1814 on Voiron laid paper, marbled endpapers in good condition, fine exemplar -
Delivery service assured within a few days –
Charming edition of this numbered copy 1814 on laid paper from Voiron and illustrated with 5 original illustrations in black and sanguine by A. Calbet -
The plot centers mainly around Démétrios, young sculptor famous for his talent but also known for his sensual temperament and taste for pleasures, and Chrysis, Alexandrian courtesan of exceptional beauty who becomes the object of his desire -
Between these two characters a complex relationship develops based on attraction, provocation, jealousy and the pursuit of possession, while the narrative gradually involves other figures who contribute to turning this love story into a true tragedy of passions -
Pierre Louÿs / A. Calbet - Aphrodite - 1937 - Rombaldi -
238 pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its half-leather with original corners, marbled boards, slight signs of wear, cover and spine preserved, headband gilded, spine finely decorated, gilded titling and author’s name, gilded edges on the boards -
Very good interior condition, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a small vignette, the work enriched with 5 original illustrations in black and sanguine by A. Calbet, exemplar no. 1814 on Voiron laid paper, marbled endpapers in good condition, fine exemplar -
Delivery service assured within a few days –
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Aphrodite
Author/ Illustrator
Pierre Louÿs / A. Calbet
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1937
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Rombaldi
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
238
