J. J. Rousseau - Émile, ou De l'éducation - 1791
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J. J. Rousseau’s first edition of *Émile, ou De l'éducation* is a complete set of four French volumes published by Chez Defer de Maisonneuve in 1791, bound in leather.
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ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques) - Emile or On Education - 4/4 Complete Volumes - 1791/1795
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Citizen of Geneva)
Publisher: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, Libraire, rue du Foin, Paris.
Years of edition: 1791
Format: In-12, period half leather binding with tawny calfskin.
Description:
Complete set of the major pedagogical work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Emile, or On Education,” divided into 4 volumes. This sought-after Revolutionary-era edition includes magnificent frontispiece engravings (intaglio) at the beginning of each volume, all well preserved and present (see photos).
Condition:
Interior: Very good overall condition. The paper has remained particularly fresh and clean. Very rare foxing or handling stains. The engravings and title pages are clearly printed.
Bindings:
Volumes 2, 3 and 4: Original tawny leather spines with gold tooling and decorative compartments. Original title pieces for “EMILE” well present. Heads and corners lightly rubbed with small, age-appropriate wear. Bindings solid and sturdy.
Volume 1: The original leather spine suffered a significant accident and has undergone old/manual restoration (spine glued onto a cardboard support, leather losses visible at the top and bottom edges). The body of the work remains perfectly solidly bound.
A fine collector’s copy despite the defect noted on the first volume.
Volume 1: 478 pages
Volume 2: 407 pages
Volume 3: 580 pages
Volume 4 and last: 544 pages
ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques) - Emile or On Education - 4/4 Complete Volumes - 1791/1795
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Citizen of Geneva)
Publisher: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, Libraire, rue du Foin, Paris.
Years of edition: 1791
Format: In-12, period half leather binding with tawny calfskin.
Description:
Complete set of the major pedagogical work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Emile, or On Education,” divided into 4 volumes. This sought-after Revolutionary-era edition includes magnificent frontispiece engravings (intaglio) at the beginning of each volume, all well preserved and present (see photos).
Condition:
Interior: Very good overall condition. The paper has remained particularly fresh and clean. Very rare foxing or handling stains. The engravings and title pages are clearly printed.
Bindings:
Volumes 2, 3 and 4: Original tawny leather spines with gold tooling and decorative compartments. Original title pieces for “EMILE” well present. Heads and corners lightly rubbed with small, age-appropriate wear. Bindings solid and sturdy.
Volume 1: The original leather spine suffered a significant accident and has undergone old/manual restoration (spine glued onto a cardboard support, leather losses visible at the top and bottom edges). The body of the work remains perfectly solidly bound.
A fine collector’s copy despite the defect noted on the first volume.
Volume 1: 478 pages
Volume 2: 407 pages
Volume 3: 580 pages
Volume 4 and last: 544 pages
Details
Number of books
4
Subject
Education, Philosophy
Book title
Émile, ou De l'éducation
Author/ Illustrator
J. J. Rousseau
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1791
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
12 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez Defer de Maisonneuve
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
2009
