Camille Flammarion - Lumen - 1890

Camille Flammarion — Lumen — Rare "gilt medallion" edition with autograph inscription by the author — ca. 1890–1900 — Half-leather binding, original publisher's boards preserved

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Description

Camille Flammarion (1842-1925)
Lumen
Paris, Ernest Flammarion, [circa 1890–1900]
12mo bound in half-leather with corners, spine with 5 raised bands and gilt decoration, blue percaline boards preserved with a large gilt medallion representing an astronomical allegory (rare publisher's binding). Speckled edges, gilt top edge.

Condition: Binding sound, corners and spine ends slightly [to be specified: rubbed/good condition], interior with scattered foxing. Gilt cover clear and legible.
Dedication: beautiful autograph inscription signed by Camille Flammarion on the half-title page, legible and authentic manuscript.

A sought-after edition: the cardboard binding with the gold medallion is among the rarest and most spectacular presentations of Lumen, rarely offered on the market, especially with its autograph inscription by Camille Flammarion.

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Origin / remarks
• Rare “Figaro / Flammarion” edition with medallion.
• Handwritten submission from the author.
• A fine collector's item.