Gustave Flaubert – Herodias William Shakespeare – Antony and Cleopatra Paul Bourget – Pastels Gustave Flaubert – A Simple Heart Alfred de Musset – The Last Abbé Théophile Gautier – A Night of Cleopatra William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet * Théophile Gautier – King Candaules Longus – Daphnis and Chloe
Paris: Societe Des Beaux Arts, 1895. Limited Salon Edition. Publishers Fine Leather Bindings.
Limited "Salon Edition" Classics – Société des Beaux Arts, Paris (9 Volumes)
A striking 9-volume collection of classical literature and romance published by the Société des Beaux Arts, Paris. This is the highly desirable "Salon Edition," strictly limited to 550 copies printed for England and America. This specific set is hand-numbered as copy No. 224. No publication date stated - Circa 1895.
The set is handsomely bound in fine dark half-morocco leather over contrasting blue cloth boards. The spines feature prominent raised bands, separated by richly gilt-tooled compartments showcasing elegant, stylized floral centerpieces. The bindings display excellent shelf presence with bright, crisp gilt lettering. Some light rubbing to leather extremities. Books measure 10"x6.75".
Pages are bright and clean, Beautifully illustrated with evocative plates and chapter vignettes by noted artists of the period, including J. Wagrez and Louis Titz. Hand-Color Frontisepieces.
Pages are bright and clean, Beautifully illustrated with evocative plates and chapter vignettes by noted artists of the period, including J. Wagrez and Louis Titz. Hand-Color Frontisepieces.
Titles Included in this Collection:
Gustave Flaubert – Herodias
William Shakespeare – Antony and Cleopatra
Paul Bourget – Pastels
Gustave Flaubert – A Simple Heart
Alfred de Musset – The Last Abbé
Théophile Gautier – A Night of Cleopatra
William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet * Théophile Gautier – King Candaules
Longus – Daphnis and Chloe
Additional Notes: Features comprehensive prefatory material and critical introductions, including Anatole France’s commentary on Gautier. The text is cleanly printed with generous margins, maintaining a wonderful, tactile reading experience.
. VG. Item #1053
Price: $1,500.00
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