Voltaire - Contes et Romans de Voltaire - 1967-1969
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A complete 18‑volume set of Voltaire's Contes et Romans, published by Boutan-Marguin in Paris between 1967 and 1969, in cuir marroquiné bindings with gold ornaments, illustrated with inserts, about 5400 pages in 21 x 14 cm size and roughly 12 kg, all in French.
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VOLTAIRE. Tales and Novels. Boutan-Marguin, Paris 1967-1969. 18/18 (complete in 18 volumes). Boutan-Marguin binders.
Beautiful binding in maroquiné calf leather with grain by the editor, richly adorned with gold tooling from the 18th century; The binding was made in the editor's workshops according to the designs and under the direction of Michel Redon. The engravings used for illustration are drawn from collections kept at the Bibliothèque Nationale as well as from artists such as Monet, Moreau-le-jeune, etc. The beautiful typography was printed on a fine watermarked paper Alfa of Navarre.
Approximately 300 pp./volume, i.e., about 5400 pages. 21x14 cm, 12 kg (packaging included).
Minimal wear on the binding, two volumes with the hinges a little split at the head of the spine; interior clean and fresh. In the frontispieces of each volume, a engraving in relief. Beautiful edition in very decorative bindings.
VOLTAIRE. Tales and Novels. Boutan-Marguin, Paris 1967-1969. 18/18 (complete in 18 volumes). Boutan-Marguin binders.
Beautiful binding in maroquiné calf leather with grain by the editor, richly adorned with gold tooling from the 18th century; The binding was made in the editor's workshops according to the designs and under the direction of Michel Redon. The engravings used for illustration are drawn from collections kept at the Bibliothèque Nationale as well as from artists such as Monet, Moreau-le-jeune, etc. The beautiful typography was printed on a fine watermarked paper Alfa of Navarre.
Approximately 300 pp./volume, i.e., about 5400 pages. 21x14 cm, 12 kg (packaging included).
Minimal wear on the binding, two volumes with the hinges a little split at the head of the spine; interior clean and fresh. In the frontispieces of each volume, a engraving in relief. Beautiful edition in very decorative bindings.
Details
Number of books
18
Subject
Literature
Book title
Contes et Romans de Voltaire
Author/ Illustrator
Voltaire
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1967
Publication year youngest item
1969
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Boutan-Marguin, Paris
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
5400
