René DESCARTES / Camille-Paul JOSSO - Traité des passions [31 gravures au burin] - 1959
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René Descartes and Camille-Paul Josso illustrate Traité des passions, a 1959 Édition illustrée and numbered edition of 213 pages in French, published by Éditions Vialetay, with 31 burin engravings and a loose page binding, housed in a chemise and étui.
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DESCARTES (René)
Treatise on the Passions
Paris, Vialetay Editions, 1959
Grand in-4 (33.3 cm x 25.5 cm) of 213-[18] pp.
Print run of 259 numbered copies, including 27 copies on nacreous Japan paper, 55 copies on Auvergne paper hand-made by Moulin Richard de Bas, 116 copies on Rives, 26 copies subscribed by members of Beaux Livres, Grands Amis and 35 copies for collaborators.
In sheets with printed wrappers and flyleaf, with a case and slipcase.
Work illustrated with 31 burin engravings by Camille-Paul Josso.
One of the 116 copies numbered on Rives, this being no. 115, signed by the publisher and the artist.
Very fine copy.
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 TranslateDESCARTES (René)
Treatise on the Passions
Paris, Vialetay Editions, 1959
Grand in-4 (33.3 cm x 25.5 cm) of 213-[18] pp.
Print run of 259 numbered copies, including 27 copies on nacreous Japan paper, 55 copies on Auvergne paper hand-made by Moulin Richard de Bas, 116 copies on Rives, 26 copies subscribed by members of Beaux Livres, Grands Amis and 35 copies for collaborators.
In sheets with printed wrappers and flyleaf, with a case and slipcase.
Work illustrated with 31 burin engravings by Camille-Paul Josso.
One of the 116 copies numbered on Rives, this being no. 115, signed by the publisher and the artist.
Very fine copy.
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
Traité des passions [31 gravures au burin]
Author/ Illustrator
René DESCARTES / Camille-Paul JOSSO
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1959
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions Vialetay
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
213
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