André Doderet - La fontaine aux acanthes. - 1908
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André Doderet, La fontaine aux acanthes, first edition of 1908 published in Paris by Union de Littérature et d’Art; brown full leather binding by Henri Blanchetière, 340 pages, 20 x 14 cm, original language French, signed by the author.
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La fontaine aux acanthes. Étretat, L’Isle-Adam, Taormina
First edition. A novel set in Étretat, L’Isle-Adam and Taormina in Sicily. Bound by Henri Blanchetière, and signed to the front end paper.
The edition comprised two limited editions and a trade edition. One edition on Japon (only 2 copies) and one edition of 10 on Papier de Hollande. Ours is one of the 10 on Van Gelder / Hollande, although the number hasn't been written on the limitation, so it must be an HC copy for the author.
The binding is brown three quarters morocco with matching marbled boards. Attractive design of leaf patterns in two shades of brown to the spine. Gilt titles to the spine. In fine condition, with just a touch of handling.
The book has also been signed by Doderet to the half title page, with a warm inscription to Louis Loviot, the French librarian, bibliographer and bibliophile, who would later become editor of the 'Revue des livres anciens'.
To one of the initial pages is an original silver gelatin photograph of the author. This has offset in a rather attractive way to the facing page, with a sepia negative image.
The original green paper covers are bound in - these are in excellent condition. The 340 pages of the work are cut in differing sizes (as is common in a French large paper copy), and are in very good, clean condition. To page 290/291, the binder has inserted a postcard, addressed to Loviot, (and dated 1905). The postcard shows young boys swimming on a beach, and bears the title. "Monelli alla pesce della arcele." Overall a lovely example of this work. It also bears a hand written note “These hands reach out to you, O Loviot! and young Sicily salutes you!”" which seems to also be signed (in initials) by Doderet.
340 pages. 20 x 14 cm.
André Doderet (1879–1949) was a French novelist, poet and translator, who later became especially important as a French translator of Gabriele D’Annunzio.
Henri Blanchetière was the son-in-law (and successor of) the book binder Joseph Bretault. He was trained at the École Estienne and worked with important Parisian binders - including Lortic and René Kieffer.
A Sicilian novel by D’Annunzio’s French translator,
The book is inscribed by Doderet to Louis Loviot (1885–1918)
He was a serious bookman and author. He was published by Tassel (the same publisher as this book). The Morgan Library holds his letters from Pierre Louÿs
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE AWAY AT A BOOKFAIR FROM THE 28TH OCTOBER UNTIL THE 11TH NOVEMBER - SO WE PROBABLY CANNOT SHIP UNTIL OUR RETURN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
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.
La fontaine aux acanthes. Étretat, L’Isle-Adam, Taormina
First edition. A novel set in Étretat, L’Isle-Adam and Taormina in Sicily. Bound by Henri Blanchetière, and signed to the front end paper.
The edition comprised two limited editions and a trade edition. One edition on Japon (only 2 copies) and one edition of 10 on Papier de Hollande. Ours is one of the 10 on Van Gelder / Hollande, although the number hasn't been written on the limitation, so it must be an HC copy for the author.
The binding is brown three quarters morocco with matching marbled boards. Attractive design of leaf patterns in two shades of brown to the spine. Gilt titles to the spine. In fine condition, with just a touch of handling.
The book has also been signed by Doderet to the half title page, with a warm inscription to Louis Loviot, the French librarian, bibliographer and bibliophile, who would later become editor of the 'Revue des livres anciens'.
To one of the initial pages is an original silver gelatin photograph of the author. This has offset in a rather attractive way to the facing page, with a sepia negative image.
The original green paper covers are bound in - these are in excellent condition. The 340 pages of the work are cut in differing sizes (as is common in a French large paper copy), and are in very good, clean condition. To page 290/291, the binder has inserted a postcard, addressed to Loviot, (and dated 1905). The postcard shows young boys swimming on a beach, and bears the title. "Monelli alla pesce della arcele." Overall a lovely example of this work. It also bears a hand written note “These hands reach out to you, O Loviot! and young Sicily salutes you!”" which seems to also be signed (in initials) by Doderet.
340 pages. 20 x 14 cm.
André Doderet (1879–1949) was a French novelist, poet and translator, who later became especially important as a French translator of Gabriele D’Annunzio.
Henri Blanchetière was the son-in-law (and successor of) the book binder Joseph Bretault. He was trained at the École Estienne and worked with important Parisian binders - including Lortic and René Kieffer.
A Sicilian novel by D’Annunzio’s French translator,
The book is inscribed by Doderet to Louis Loviot (1885–1918)
He was a serious bookman and author. He was published by Tassel (the same publisher as this book). The Morgan Library holds his letters from Pierre Louÿs
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE AWAY AT A BOOKFAIR FROM THE 28TH OCTOBER UNTIL THE 11TH NOVEMBER - SO WE PROBABLY CANNOT SHIP UNTIL OUR RETURN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
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
Europe, Fine Bindings, Literature, Travels
Book title
La fontaine aux acanthes.
Author/ Illustrator
André Doderet
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1908
Height
200 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
140 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Union de Littérature et d’Art; Librairie F. Tassel
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Signed by author
Number of pages
340
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