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A set of 17 French-language volumes by Honoré de Balzac, featuring La Comédie humaine and the Romans de jeunesse, published in Switzerland in 1965 with half-leather bindings.
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Magnificent lot of 17 antique Balzac books – La Comédie humaine & Novels of Youth – Editions Rencontre / Cercle du Bibliophile – 1965 – Switzerland – Gilt bindings
Discover this superb set of 17 volumes by Honoré de Balzac, one of the great masters of French literature, in a magnificent collectible edition published by Editions Rencontre and the Cercle du Bibliophile in 1965.
A particularly elegant set, bringing together works from La Comédie humaine and the Novels of Youth, which will appeal to both classical literature enthusiasts and bibliophiles and lovers of fine bindings.
A prestigious collection with magnificent bindings
These works stand out for their remarkable presentation:
- Stunning night-blue covers, adorned with delicate gilding.
- Richly decorated spines with floral motifs and gilded arabesques.
- Titles, author names and volume numbers inscribed in gold letters.
- Elegant decorative borders framing the boards.
- Endpapers featuring beautiful blue and gold ornamental motifs.
- Fabric bookmarks integrated into several volumes.
- Careful print and classic typography particularly pleasant to read.
The set presents a harmonious aesthetic, ideal for enriching a traditional library, decorating an office, furnishing a reading room, or completing a literary collection.
A quality Swiss edition – 1965
This collection was produced with the characteristic care of Swiss bibliophile editions.
The works bear the following indications:
Editions Rencontre and Cercle du Bibliophile – 1965.
Printing carried out in Lausanne by Imprimerie Rencontre S.A., with bindings executed under the responsibility of H. and J. Schumacher, in Bern.
This off-market edition was reserved for members of the Cercle du Bibliophile, which gives it particular interest for collectors of collectible editions.
The volumes also include illustrations reproduced from the first illustrated edition of Balzac’s complete works, produced in Paris in 1852 by Éditions Maresq & Cie.
Some volumes benefit from prefaces and critical notes, notably by Roland Chollet, providing additional literary insight to the texts.
Honoré de Balzac, a monument of French literature
A major 19th-century author, Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) remains one of the masters of realist fiction.
His monumental body of work, La Comédie humaine, is an extraordinary panorama of French society, exploring ambitions, passions, fortunes, rivalries and human destinies.
Through his novels, Balzac created a literary universe of exceptional richness, populated by characters who have become iconic.
This collection allows you to rediscover the full force of his writing in a presentation worthy of great libraries.
Condition report
Antique set presenting a beautiful overall appearance, with signs of use and aging compatible with its age.
The bindings retain their elegance, gilded ornaments and fine presentation. Some superficial marks, light imperfections and slight color variations may be observed.
The edges show a natural patina and some small time-related marks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for a precise appreciation of the condition of the books.
A decorative and literary ensemble of character
With their night-blue bindings and magnificent gilded decorations, these volumes are much more than a simple set of books.
They represent a true decorative literary element, capable of immediately imparting a classical, refined and prestigious atmosphere to a library.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a Balzac collection in a 1965 Swiss collectible edition.
An ideal lot for collectors, bibliophiles, lovers of French literature and all those who appreciate fine old books.
Sale of the complete lot of 17 volumes, as shown in the photographs.
Carefully prepared shipping, with protective packaging suited to the weight and fragility of the volumes.
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Magnificent lot of 17 antique Balzac books – La Comédie humaine & Novels of Youth – Editions Rencontre / Cercle du Bibliophile – 1965 – Switzerland – Gilt bindings
Discover this superb set of 17 volumes by Honoré de Balzac, one of the great masters of French literature, in a magnificent collectible edition published by Editions Rencontre and the Cercle du Bibliophile in 1965.
A particularly elegant set, bringing together works from La Comédie humaine and the Novels of Youth, which will appeal to both classical literature enthusiasts and bibliophiles and lovers of fine bindings.
A prestigious collection with magnificent bindings
These works stand out for their remarkable presentation:
- Stunning night-blue covers, adorned with delicate gilding.
- Richly decorated spines with floral motifs and gilded arabesques.
- Titles, author names and volume numbers inscribed in gold letters.
- Elegant decorative borders framing the boards.
- Endpapers featuring beautiful blue and gold ornamental motifs.
- Fabric bookmarks integrated into several volumes.
- Careful print and classic typography particularly pleasant to read.
The set presents a harmonious aesthetic, ideal for enriching a traditional library, decorating an office, furnishing a reading room, or completing a literary collection.
A quality Swiss edition – 1965
This collection was produced with the characteristic care of Swiss bibliophile editions.
The works bear the following indications:
Editions Rencontre and Cercle du Bibliophile – 1965.
Printing carried out in Lausanne by Imprimerie Rencontre S.A., with bindings executed under the responsibility of H. and J. Schumacher, in Bern.
This off-market edition was reserved for members of the Cercle du Bibliophile, which gives it particular interest for collectors of collectible editions.
The volumes also include illustrations reproduced from the first illustrated edition of Balzac’s complete works, produced in Paris in 1852 by Éditions Maresq & Cie.
Some volumes benefit from prefaces and critical notes, notably by Roland Chollet, providing additional literary insight to the texts.
Honoré de Balzac, a monument of French literature
A major 19th-century author, Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) remains one of the masters of realist fiction.
His monumental body of work, La Comédie humaine, is an extraordinary panorama of French society, exploring ambitions, passions, fortunes, rivalries and human destinies.
Through his novels, Balzac created a literary universe of exceptional richness, populated by characters who have become iconic.
This collection allows you to rediscover the full force of his writing in a presentation worthy of great libraries.
Condition report
Antique set presenting a beautiful overall appearance, with signs of use and aging compatible with its age.
The bindings retain their elegance, gilded ornaments and fine presentation. Some superficial marks, light imperfections and slight color variations may be observed.
The edges show a natural patina and some small time-related marks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for a precise appreciation of the condition of the books.
A decorative and literary ensemble of character
With their night-blue bindings and magnificent gilded decorations, these volumes are much more than a simple set of books.
They represent a true decorative literary element, capable of immediately imparting a classical, refined and prestigious atmosphere to a library.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a Balzac collection in a 1965 Swiss collectible edition.
An ideal lot for collectors, bibliophiles, lovers of French literature and all those who appreciate fine old books.
Sale of the complete lot of 17 volumes, as shown in the photographs.
Carefully prepared shipping, with protective packaging suited to the weight and fragility of the volumes.
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Details
Number of books
17
Subject
History
Book title
Magnifique lot de 17 livres anciens – Honoré de Balzac – La Comédie humaine & Romans de jeunesse –
Author/ Illustrator
Imprimé en Suisse
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1965
Edition
Other edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
550
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