VOLTAIRE / Maurice LEROY - Candide ou l'Optimisme [30 eaux-fortes en couleurs] - 1939
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Candide ou l'Optimisme, a 1939 illustrated edition published in Paris by Aux Dépens d’un amateur, one of 350 numbered copies (49 on Japon impérial, 301 on Arches vélin) numbered 160 on vélin d’Arches, featuring 30 colour etchings by Maurice Leroy with a frontispiece and 29 in-text, loose sheets with a chemise and étui, 188 pages, in very good condition, binding: loose leaf with fly leaf and case.
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VOLTAIRE
Candide or Optimism
Paris, At the expense of an amateur, 1939
In-4 (28,8cm x 22,5cm) of 188-[1]pp.
Print run of 350 numbered copies, of which 49 copies on Imperial Japanese paper and 301 copies on Arches vellum.
In sheets with printed and gilt-topped wrappers, chemise and case.
Work illustrated with 30 colored etchings by Maurice Leroy, including the frontispiece and 29 in-text.
One of the copies numbered on Arches vellum, this one no. 160.
Spine of the chemise worn; cover and pages in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
Translated by Google TranslateVOLTAIRE
Candide or Optimism
Paris, At the expense of an amateur, 1939
In-4 (28,8cm x 22,5cm) of 188-[1]pp.
Print run of 350 numbered copies, of which 49 copies on Imperial Japanese paper and 301 copies on Arches vellum.
In sheets with printed and gilt-topped wrappers, chemise and case.
Work illustrated with 30 colored etchings by Maurice Leroy, including the frontispiece and 29 in-text.
One of the copies numbered on Arches vellum, this one no. 160.
Spine of the chemise worn; cover and pages in very good condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
Candide ou l'Optimisme [30 eaux-fortes en couleurs]
Author/ Illustrator
VOLTAIRE / Maurice LEROY
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1939
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Aux Dépens d’un amateur
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
188
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