Alfred Rambaud - L'Anneau de César – Édition Originale Hetzel GU - 1893

Superb Original Edition of 1893 in its original Hetzel publisher's binding.

Magnificent grand-in-8 volume published in the prestigious Library of Education and Recreation of J. Hetzel et Cie editions. Written by the historian and statesman Alfred Rambaud, L'Anneau de César recounts with precision and bravery the adventures of a Gaulish warrior in the time of Vercingetorix. The work is richly illustrated with 80 engravings, both in- text and plates, by George Roux.

** Characteristic of the print run (Original Edition):
- Presence of the publisher's catalog "GU" bound at the end of the work, announcing the novelties for the years 1893-1894, which confirms the very first printing of this original edition.

** Condition report:
- Boards & Spine: Very handsome custom binding with a gold and black plaque depicting the statue of the Gaulish warrior. The red percaline remains bright. The gilding on the upper board and the spine is exceptionally fresh and luminous. The second board with the black rosette is very clean.
- Spine & Heads: The spine retains superb gold decor. However, there are noticeable signs of wear from use and wear to the headcaps (notably at the bottom of the spine, with visible fraying of the canvas and structure); corners firmly intact.
- Interior: Binding solid, the gathering is well held. Gilded edges still bright. Interior clean showing a few scattered foxmarks from use, typical for papers of this period, not affecting in any way the readability of the text nor the beauty of the engravings.

A remarkable collectible copy, highly sought-after in this fresh condition for lovers of fine Hetzel bindings of the 19th century.

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