Édouard Fournier - Théâtre de L. B. Picard de l’Académie française - 1880
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The Théâtre de L. B. Picard de l’Académie française by Édouard Fournier is a French 1880 deluxe large‑paper edition with hand‑coloured plates, a leather binding, 777 pages, and a 285 × 200 mm format.
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PICARD, Louis-Benoît. Théâtre de L.B. Picard. Nouvelle édition, précédée d’une biographie de l’auteur par M. Édouard Fournier. Paris: Laplace, Sanchez et Cie, 1880. [xvi], 778 pp.
A large-paper copy, with the plates in two states. On heavy laid paper, 285 × 200 mm (ordinary copies c. 277 × 180 mm), partly uncut. With the 19 full-length portraits of the original actors in their roles, engraved by A. Gilbert after Ed. Follet, hand-coloured and lettered, each accompanied by a proof before letters in black on China paper laid down, mounted facing: 38 plates in all. We have traced no other copy with the plates in two states; ordinary copies contain the coloured suite only.
Three quarter deep red leather with raised bands and gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Marbled boards, but overall in very good state. The binding is very slightly weak to the front hinge, but still holding. It is starting to break at the front hinge, and would benefit from reinforcing. The paper seems to be of a higher quality than the regular edition of this work. Quite a few pages remain uncut. There is a little foxing, including to the plates, but much less than is generally found.
Overall, a lovely copy of a scarce work. Apparent first edition of this expanded and newly edited form.
28.5 x 20 cm.
Apart from the additional suite of plates, this conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 457695666. BnF FRBNF31104106.
[xvi], 777 pages. The text in two columns.
Ed. Follet is the draughtsman: Edmond Follet, a French illustrator known for theatre costume and actors’ portraits. That suits a series of actors in their roles.
A. Gilbert is the engraver, almost certainly Achille Gilbert (1828–1899), a prolific reproductive engraver for Paris publishers.
And additional suite laid down with Chine - the printed plate is hand coloured.
Probably a deluxe copy, with the additional suite and hand colouring, but no publisher’s limitation.
This appears to be a little larger than and ordinary copy, so probably a deluxe large paper copy.
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.
PICARD, Louis-Benoît. Théâtre de L.B. Picard. Nouvelle édition, précédée d’une biographie de l’auteur par M. Édouard Fournier. Paris: Laplace, Sanchez et Cie, 1880. [xvi], 778 pp.
A large-paper copy, with the plates in two states. On heavy laid paper, 285 × 200 mm (ordinary copies c. 277 × 180 mm), partly uncut. With the 19 full-length portraits of the original actors in their roles, engraved by A. Gilbert after Ed. Follet, hand-coloured and lettered, each accompanied by a proof before letters in black on China paper laid down, mounted facing: 38 plates in all. We have traced no other copy with the plates in two states; ordinary copies contain the coloured suite only.
Three quarter deep red leather with raised bands and gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Marbled boards, but overall in very good state. The binding is very slightly weak to the front hinge, but still holding. It is starting to break at the front hinge, and would benefit from reinforcing. The paper seems to be of a higher quality than the regular edition of this work. Quite a few pages remain uncut. There is a little foxing, including to the plates, but much less than is generally found.
Overall, a lovely copy of a scarce work. Apparent first edition of this expanded and newly edited form.
28.5 x 20 cm.
Apart from the additional suite of plates, this conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 457695666. BnF FRBNF31104106.
[xvi], 777 pages. The text in two columns.
Ed. Follet is the draughtsman: Edmond Follet, a French illustrator known for theatre costume and actors’ portraits. That suits a series of actors in their roles.
A. Gilbert is the engraver, almost certainly Achille Gilbert (1828–1899), a prolific reproductive engraver for Paris publishers.
And additional suite laid down with Chine - the printed plate is hand coloured.
Probably a deluxe copy, with the additional suite and hand colouring, but no publisher’s limitation.
This appears to be a little larger than and ordinary copy, so probably a deluxe large paper copy.
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
Art, Illustrated, Theatre
Book title
Théâtre de L. B. Picard de l’Académie française
Author/ Illustrator
Édouard Fournier
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1880
Height
285 mm
Edition
Other edition
Width
200 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Laplace, Sanchez et cie
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
777
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