Edito-Service S.A.

Magnificent collection of 20 prestige books – The Club of the Great Literary Prizes – Luxurious bindings with gilding – Circle of the Bibliophile A superb collection of 20 literary works, bringing together great French and international authors in sumptuous bindings decorated with gold. This magnificent set belongs to the prestigious collection “The Club of the Great Literary Prizes,” distributed by the Circle of the Bibliophile, a collection particularly appealing to lovers of classical literature, beautiful bindings, and old libraries. Bindings of remarkable elegance Each volume features a superb deep burgundy binding, richly adorned with magnificent gold floral motifs. The backs of the volumes are especially worked, with delicate botanical compositions, geometric borders and numerous gold friezes that give them a refined and prestigious appearance. The titles of the works, the authors’ names as well as the literary distinctions appear directly on the backs, in beautiful framed cartouches. The whole forms a particularly harmonious collection, whose gilding produces a magnificent visual effect when the volumes are presented side by side in a library. Some volumes also have gold fabric bookmarks, adding an extra touch of refinement. A collection devoted to great literary works This lot brings together 20 volumes, including works by great writers awarded by the most prestigious literary distinctions. Among the authors and works represented: - Booth Tarkington – The Ambersons – Pulitzer Prize 1918 - André Gide – The Narrow Door - Françoise Mallet-Joris – The Celestial Empire - Maurice Genevoix – Raboliot - Antoine Blondin – A Monkey in Winter - Jules Roy – The Happy Valley - Gilbert Sigaux – Fin - Yves Berger – The South - André Laron – The Student Gilles - Henry Castillou – The Fire of Etna This selection illustrates the richness of 20th-century literature, through historical, psychological and social novels, as well as great works that marked their era. A fine Swiss edition The photographed presentation pages allow identification of several interesting editorial characteristics: - Collection distributed by the Circle of the Bibliophile. - Publisher: Edito-Service S.A., Geneva. - Printing carried out in Switzerland. - Garamond typesetting. - Mock-ups based on the creations of Gilbert Gilliéron. - Binding carried out by Maurice Busenhart, in Lausanne. These elements attest to the care given to the design and presentation of this collection. The photographed copy of The Ambersons notably includes an editorial note dated 1967. An ornamental and literary ensemble Beyond their literary interest, these works are true decorative objects. Their burgundy bindings, their gilded floral compositions and their uniform presentation make them ideal for: - Enriching a collector’s library. - Decorating an office, a living room or a classic library. - Completing a collection of old books or fine editions. - Offering a unique gift to a literature and bibliophilia enthusiast. Condition and presentation The volumes present a beautiful overall appearance in the photographs, with decorative bindings and gildings still clearly visible. Some signs of use, handling marks or slight color variations may be present, in keeping with the age of the volumes. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciating their presentation and exterior condition. A collection full of charm A magnificent lot of 20 prestige books, combining the pleasure of reading with the elegance of great traditional libraries. With their sumptuous burgundy bindings, rich gilding and selection of prize-winning literary works, these volumes constitute a particularly decorative ensemble, ideal for bibliophiles, collectors and literature enthusiasts. A very fine opportunity to acquire a harmonious, elegant and characterful collection, which will naturally find its place in a quality library.

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