Léon Hennique ; Luc-Olivier Merson - Chronique du temps qui fût la Jacquerie [Reliure de Canape] - 1903

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Chronique du temps qui fût la Jacquerie, illustrated by Luc-Olivier Merson, by Léon Mayneville (pseud. of Léon Hennique), in a demi‑cuir binding, 72 pages, Paris 1903, illustrated edition limited to 500 copies (340 on vélin de cuve), excellent condition.

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Splendid copy bound in a lovely half dark brown morocco binding signed by Canape, with corner tips, a spine decorated with gold tooling and rich compartmented gilt decoration, accompanied by the title in small Gothic characters.

Contains a very beautiful edition for bibliophiles illustrated with 40 original compositions by the artist Luc-Olivier Merson (1846-1920) engraved in etching by Chessa, as well as 35 tailpieces, handwritten text by Cossard printed by Renouard. Copperplate printing by Porcabeuf.

Total edition of 500 copies. One of the 340 numbered on vat vellum containing the state with letter.

Covers and spine preserved. Margins uncut.

Copy in excellent condition. Minimal scuffs on the upper corners.

Mayneville. (pseudonym of Léon Hennique)
Chronicle of the time when the Jacquerie occurred.
Paris: Librairie de la Collection des Dix, A. Romagnol, 1903. Limited edition of 500 copies.
Grand In-8 (26.5 x 18 cm) 72 pages. 1 leaf (complete).

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Splendid copy bound in a lovely half dark brown morocco binding signed by Canape, with corner tips, a spine decorated with gold tooling and rich compartmented gilt decoration, accompanied by the title in small Gothic characters.

Contains a very beautiful edition for bibliophiles illustrated with 40 original compositions by the artist Luc-Olivier Merson (1846-1920) engraved in etching by Chessa, as well as 35 tailpieces, handwritten text by Cossard printed by Renouard. Copperplate printing by Porcabeuf.

Total edition of 500 copies. One of the 340 numbered on vat vellum containing the state with letter.

Covers and spine preserved. Margins uncut.

Copy in excellent condition. Minimal scuffs on the upper corners.

Mayneville. (pseudonym of Léon Hennique)
Chronicle of the time when the Jacquerie occurred.
Paris: Librairie de la Collection des Dix, A. Romagnol, 1903. Limited edition of 500 copies.
Grand In-8 (26.5 x 18 cm) 72 pages. 1 leaf (complete).

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Fine Bindings, History, Illustrated
Book Title
Chronique du temps qui fût la Jacquerie [Reliure de Canape]
Author/ Illustrator
Léon Hennique ; Luc-Olivier Merson
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1903
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
72
FranceVerified
32995
Objects sold
99.5%
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