FONTENELLE; CHAPELAIN-MIDY - Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes. Exemplaire unique - 1960
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Fontenelle's Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes, illustrated edition, unique exemplar, in demi-burgundy morocco binding with gilt marbled boards and 185 pages, published in 1960 by Les Centraux Bibliophiles, French language with original text, signed by the illustrator Chapelain-Midy, limited to 175 copies on Arches vellum and a nominative hors commerce copy for René Doré.
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Paris, Les Centraux bibliophiles, 1960. Folio edition, 185 pp., half morocco binding in Bordeaux with cornerpieces, spine with raised bands ornamented with gold fillets, boards adorned with marbled papers featuring rich botanical motifs, cover preserved.
Illustrated edition of the color compositions by Chapelain-Midy, wood-engraved and printed in Théo Schmied's workshop. Preface by André Maurois.
Limited print run of 175 copies on Arches vellum, unique impression. Off-market copy, nominatively printed for Monsieur René Doré, collaborator on the work.
Fine copy of this sought-after edition of Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes, one of Fontenelle's great works, in which the author elegantly sets out the astronomical conceptions of his time. The binding, with deep Bordeaux tones and decorative marbled papers, lends the whole a refined character, particularly appealing for a bibliophile’s library.
A singular copy by its nominative designation, combining the quality of the original color illustrations with a carefully crafted decorative presentation. Prompt and careful shipping!!
Paris, Les Centraux bibliophiles, 1960. Folio edition, 185 pp., half morocco binding in Bordeaux with cornerpieces, spine with raised bands ornamented with gold fillets, boards adorned with marbled papers featuring rich botanical motifs, cover preserved.
Illustrated edition of the color compositions by Chapelain-Midy, wood-engraved and printed in Théo Schmied's workshop. Preface by André Maurois.
Limited print run of 175 copies on Arches vellum, unique impression. Off-market copy, nominatively printed for Monsieur René Doré, collaborator on the work.
Fine copy of this sought-after edition of Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes, one of Fontenelle's great works, in which the author elegantly sets out the astronomical conceptions of his time. The binding, with deep Bordeaux tones and decorative marbled papers, lends the whole a refined character, particularly appealing for a bibliophile’s library.
A singular copy by its nominative designation, combining the quality of the original color illustrations with a carefully crafted decorative presentation. Prompt and careful shipping!!
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes. Exemplaire unique
Author/ Illustrator
FONTENELLE; CHAPELAIN-MIDY
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1960
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Les Centraux Bibliophiles
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Signed by illustrator
Number of pages
185
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