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Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1888.
Large 8vo [200 x 135 mm] with (5) pref. ll. including the portrait of the author in triplicate, 93 pp, (1) p., (1) l., 7 full-page engravings in double state and 2 in triplicate. Full blue morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, richly decorated spine ribbed, double gilt fillet on the edges, gilt edges on witnesses, covers and spine preserved. Binding signed by Chambolle-Duru.Superb deluxe edition of this short novel by George Sand.
Limited edition of 225 numbered copies on Marais vellum paper, this one bearing the number 10.
The story is about the Marquise de R., an attractive young woman who is wounded by an unhappy marriage but who soon discovers a devouring and platonic passion for Lélio, a humble actor of unknown talent.
Alas, we soon discover that the beautiful woman is only in love with a shadow, since, as soon as he is stripped of his finery and taken off the stage, Lélio turns out to be a vile and ordinary man.
The abundant illustration comprises a portrait of the author engraved by François Courboin (1865-1926) after Thomas Couture (1815-1879),as well as 3 chapter heads, 3 lamps and 3 plates, also engraved by Courboin after drawings by Baugnies.
Our copy presents each engraving in double or triple state.
A superb wide-margined copy bound in elegant contemporary blue morocco covers signed by Chambolle-Duru.
Provenance: from the P. Villeboeuf collection with ex libris.
FRENCH
Grand in-8 de (5) ff. prél. dont le portrait de l'auteur en triple état, 93 pp., (1) p., (1) f., 7 gravures à pleine page en double état et 2 en triple état. Plein maroquin bleu, triple filet doré encadrant les plats, dos à nerfs richement orné, double filet or sur les coupes, tranches dorées sur témoins, couvertures et dos conservés. Reliure signée de Chambolle-Duru.
200 x 135 mm.
Superbe édition de luxe ce de court roman de George Sand.
Tirage limité à 225 exemplaires numérotés sur papier vélin du Marais, celui-ci portant le numéro 10.
La nouvelle met en scène la marquise de R., une séduisante jeune femme blessée par un mariage malheureux mais qui se découvre bientôt une passion dévorante et platonique pour Lélio, un humble comédien au talent méconnu.
Hélas, nous découvrons vite que la belle n'aime qu'une ombre puisque, aussitôt dépouillé de ses atours et descendu de la scène, Lélio se révèle un homme vil et ordinaire.
L'abondante illustration se compose d'un portrait de l'autrice gravé par François Courboin (1865-1926) d'après Thomas Couture (1815-1879), ainsi que de 3 têtes de chapitre, 3 culs-de-lampe et 3 planches, gravés également par Courboin d'après les dessins de Baugnies.
Notre exemplaire présente chaque gravure en double ou en triple état.
Superbe exemplaire grand de marges relié avec les couvertures conservées en élégant maroquin bleu de l'époque signé de Chambolle-Duru.
Provenance : de la collection P. Villeboeuf avec ex libris.
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- Title
- La Marquise.
- Author
- SAND, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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