Gustave Flaubert / Adrien Godien - Saint Julien l'Hospitalier - 1935

Fascinating numbered edition XXII on alfa grand luxury paper and illustrated from this collection which offers an artistic rediscovery of one of the most striking tales in Trois Contes, a collection published by Flaubert in 1877 -

Inspired by the medieval legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaler, this work immerses the reader in an ancient universe, nourished by Christian traditions, wondrous tales, and chivalrous imagery, where violence, fault, remorse and redemption occupy a central place -

The story tells the singular destiny of Julien, son of a noble family, whose childhood is marked by mysterious signs foretelling his exceptional and tragic future. From a very young age, he displays a disturbing fascination with hunting, an activity that gradually becomes the site of uncontrollable violence and a rupture with innocence -

Gustave Flaubert / Adrien Godien - Saint Julien l'Hospitalier - 1935 - Imprimeries Réunies -
110 Pages.

Condition of the binding: good; the work in its full original lambskin, wear from use, some minor defects on boards and spine (binding accidents and losses), leather on the second board peeling due to moisture, sewn bindings cracked, headbands and corners worn, rubbing on edges, speckled edges, spine smooth titled in gold letters -

Good interior state, light browning and some smudges at the end of the work, beautiful printer’s ornaments, work enriched with 228 wood engravings and 50 initials and vignettes subsequently. 16 paintings reproduced and pasted-in, of which 8 in color (unfortunately some are detached), end papers as well as the last page with moisture marks, numbered XXII edition on alfa grand luxury paper, endpapers marbled in decent condition, a pleasant copy -

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