C. A. Henty; Janet-Lange; M. L. Rousseau - Les Jeunes Francs-Tireurs - 1873
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G. A. HENTY - The Young French Sharpshooters (1873) - Rare hardcover HACHETTE edition - Illustrated by Janet-Lange (Franco-Prussian War)
A Historical and Collectible Specimen
This is a 1873 French First Edition of Les jeunes Francs-Tireurs (original English title: The Young Franc-Tireurs), one of George Alfred Henty's (G. A. Henty) most famous juvenile novels.
The work, set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, follows the adventures of young fighters and is highly sought after by collectors of military and youth literature.
Physical and Artistic Details
Author: George Alfred Henty (C. A. Henty).
Mrs. L. Rousseau.
The Young Free Shooters
Editorial: Librairie Hachette & Cia.
Editing Location: Paris.
Year of Edition: 1873 (original in French, a year after its publication in England).
Pages: 298 pages.
Dimensions: In-8 grande (24×16×3 cm), an imposing format for the era.
Weight: 1000 g (approximately 1 kg).
Illustrations
The volume is splendidly illustrated with 20 vignettes and engravings (in and hors-texte) created by the renowned French artist Janet-Lange (1815-1872). His illustrations bring to life the war scenes and adventure episodes.
The most attractive feature of this book is its editorial binding ('Cartonnage d'éditeur') by Hachette, which is a piece of art in itself.
Binding: Embossed editorial cloth (usually blue or red percale).
Plato Superior: Decorated with a rich plaque in gold and black (or a polychrome plaque depending on the fabric color), featuring military motifs, landscapes, and the title.
Beveled edges, a luxurious detail that adds robustness and elegance to the volume.
Cortes: fully gold-plated cuts on all three sides.
Historical Context
The book was translated and published by Hachette almost immediately after the end of the War of 1870, making it a valuable testimony of the era and a popular piece of postwar youth literature in France.
Overall condition: Good preservation state for a 150-year-old book, with a very solid binding.
Binding: The decorated plate is visually striking. Slight wear on the corners and spine, typical of handling and age.
Interior: The interior is complete with all 20 illustrations. Slight foxing, common in books from this period, is present, but the integrity of the text and engravings is maintained.
A prestigious edition of Hachette, ideal for collectors of French Cartonnages, military literature, and the works of G. A. Henty.
G. A. HENTY - The Young French Sharpshooters (1873) - Rare hardcover HACHETTE edition - Illustrated by Janet-Lange (Franco-Prussian War)
A Historical and Collectible Specimen
This is a 1873 French First Edition of Les jeunes Francs-Tireurs (original English title: The Young Franc-Tireurs), one of George Alfred Henty's (G. A. Henty) most famous juvenile novels.
The work, set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, follows the adventures of young fighters and is highly sought after by collectors of military and youth literature.
Physical and Artistic Details
Author: George Alfred Henty (C. A. Henty).
Mrs. L. Rousseau.
The Young Free Shooters
Editorial: Librairie Hachette & Cia.
Editing Location: Paris.
Year of Edition: 1873 (original in French, a year after its publication in England).
Pages: 298 pages.
Dimensions: In-8 grande (24×16×3 cm), an imposing format for the era.
Weight: 1000 g (approximately 1 kg).
Illustrations
The volume is splendidly illustrated with 20 vignettes and engravings (in and hors-texte) created by the renowned French artist Janet-Lange (1815-1872). His illustrations bring to life the war scenes and adventure episodes.
The most attractive feature of this book is its editorial binding ('Cartonnage d'éditeur') by Hachette, which is a piece of art in itself.
Binding: Embossed editorial cloth (usually blue or red percale).
Plato Superior: Decorated with a rich plaque in gold and black (or a polychrome plaque depending on the fabric color), featuring military motifs, landscapes, and the title.
Beveled edges, a luxurious detail that adds robustness and elegance to the volume.
Cortes: fully gold-plated cuts on all three sides.
Historical Context
The book was translated and published by Hachette almost immediately after the end of the War of 1870, making it a valuable testimony of the era and a popular piece of postwar youth literature in France.
Overall condition: Good preservation state for a 150-year-old book, with a very solid binding.
Binding: The decorated plate is visually striking. Slight wear on the corners and spine, typical of handling and age.
Interior: The interior is complete with all 20 illustrations. Slight foxing, common in books from this period, is present, but the integrity of the text and engravings is maintained.
A prestigious edition of Hachette, ideal for collectors of French Cartonnages, military literature, and the works of G. A. Henty.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Young adult fiction
Book Title
Les Jeunes Francs-Tireurs
Author/ Illustrator
C. A. Henty; Janet-Lange; M. L. Rousseau
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1873
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Librairie Hachette & Cie
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
287
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