Valerius Flaccus. Argonautique, ou La Conquête de la Toison d'Or. This is the early Romantic-era French verse translation of Valerius Flaccus's 1st-century Latin epic of Jason and the Argonauts. Published as Napoleon approached his zenith, this edition captures the neoclassical-Romantic tension of the era—ancient myth translated through contemporary French sensibility.
Condition is good. Rebound with renewed endpapers. Appears to be first edition but no date specified, likely 1857. Paper does have browning and some water stains, as shown.
Click here to see our other books! Trois Condamnes a Mort Jules Simon 1882 Calmann Levy : Paris 7.5" by 5" 237pp. SUMMARY A smart copy of this scarce work exploring a crime resulting in three deaths from French philosopher Jules Simon, in the original French. Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION French. Scarce work. A detailed philosophical work exploring a crime which lead to three deaths, with chapters on the Priest of Auray, the crime, the Assize Court, the appeal, and more. Written by Jules Francois Simon, a French statesman and philosopher, and one of the leaders of the Moderate Republicans in the Third French Republic. CONDITION In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor rubbing to the extremities and light bumping to the board tips. Fading to the spine and board edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Malebranche The Writings Jules Simon Carpenter Philosophy Binding RomanticThe description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Remember to visit my shop beautiful old books and books of chance a little click here! Author : Malebranche Title : Works Place, publisher, date : Carpenter Paris 1842 Format : 18 x 12cm Snack : XXXIV, 502, XII, 612 complete pages in two volumes. Binding : half sheepskin of the time, back decorated lengthwise with romantic irons. Condition : Some rubbing and wear to the top caps, very white fresh interior except for rare foxing on the first and last sheets in contact with the boxes. Comments and remarks : Good copy in contemporary binding. Origin Vindry: The Vindry family is a famous family of Lyonnais dyers Joannés then Xavier devoted themselves to letters with numerous publications. Vingtrinier published his research in a booklet devoted to this family: "Histoire d'un Teinturier Lyonnais Joannès Vindry, Ecrivain. Lyon, General Library of Henri Georg, 1893. In-8, paperback. The library was probably dispersed between different descendants over the years, we have just bought a few dozen books during a succession, including a collection of several works by Xavier Vindry, copy of the author, soon in our sales. STOCK P3 1 1 Pictures Remember to visit my shop beautiful old books and books Remember to visit my shop beautiful old books and books of chance a little click here! Check out my other objects ! Fee reduction for group purchase Created by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items quickly and easily, and manage your current listings.Some rubbing and wear to the top caps, very white fresh interior except for rare foxing on the first and last sheets in contact with the boxes. The Vindry family is a famous family of Lyonnais dyers Joannés then Xavier devoted themselves to letters with numerous publications. Vingtrinier published his research in a booklet devoted to this family: "Histoire d'un Teinturier Lyonnais Joannès Vindry, Ecrivain. Lyon, General Library of Henri Georg, 1893. In-8, paperback. The library was probably dispersed between different descendants over the years, we have just bought a few dozen books during a succession, including a collection of several works by Xavier Vindry, copy of the author, soon in our sales. The free listing tool. List your items quickly and easily, and manage your current listi Reliure Reliure fine Langue Français Nom de publication oeuvres Date de publication 1842 Époque XIXème Éditeur Charpentier Auteur Malebranche Lieu de publication Paris Sujet Philosophie
Inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page to Jules Simon (French politician, philosopher, academic and ally of Hugo in several social causes). The first front endpaper has a penciled note at the top: "Presentation copy from Victor Hugo to Jules Simon" Measures 9 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches with leather spine and title label, raised spine bands, top page edge gilt, 323 pages. A collection of poetry describing the author's feelings of being a grandfather. After the death of his son and daughter in law, Hugo became the guardian of their two young children. Thank you.
Histoire de l'école d'Alexandrie by M. Jules Simon. Paris: Joubert, 1845. Contemporary quarter leather over decorative paper, marbled endpapers. Text in French.
This exquisite 1859 French publication, 'Oeuvres de Malebranche,' represents a significant collection of the philosophical works of Nicolas Malebranche.
A scarce piece of French history. La Liberte. By Jules Simon and printed in Paris by Hachette. 390 and 438 pp. 7.25” x 4.25”.
CONFERENCES THERAPEUTIQUES ET CLINIQUES SUR LES MALADIES DES ENFANTS by Dr. Jules Simon. Second edition. Paris, 1887.
