Émile Zola

MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF 24 VOLUMES – ÉMILE ZOLA – COMPLETE WORKS – BEAUTIFUL GILT-DECORATED BINDINGS A remarkable literary collection bringing together 24 beautiful volumes devoted to Émile Zola’s work, one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century. This prestigious set stands out for the beauty of its bindings, the harmony of its presentation, and the exceptional richness of its literary content. A collection particularly appealing to bibliophiles, collectors of French literature, lovers of bound books, and fans of fine libraries. A COLLECTION OF GREAT ELEGANCE The 24 volumes present a superb aesthetic unity, with stunning blue-night, almost black bindings, enriched by rich gold ornamentation. Each spine is carefully decorated with: - Magnificent geometric and floral gold motifs. - Elegant classical-inspired frames. - Red-bordeaux title pieces. - Gold lettering bearing the name Émile Zola. - Titles of the works inscribed in gold letters. - Delicate decorative friezes. - A harmonious finish giving the whole a genuine look of a prestige library. The covers of the volumes are also adorned with superb gold compositions, forming delicate decorative frames. The overall result is especially elegant, worthy of a beautiful classical library. Placed side by side or spread across several shelves, these volumes form a magnificent element of literary decoration. A COLLECTION OF 24 VOLUMES This set gathers many of Émile Zola’s major works, including: 1. L’Assommoir 2. La Débâcle 3. L’Œuvre 4. La Faute de l’abbé Mouret 5. La Confession de Claude – Thérèse Raquin 6. L’Argent 7. Le Rêve 8. La Joie de vivre 9. La Conquête de Plassans 10. Contes et Nouvelles 11. Une page d’amour 12. La Vérité en marche – Hommage à Zola 13. Le Docteur Pascal 14. Au Bonheur des Dames 15. Le Ventre de Paris 16. La Terre 17. Nana 18. Germinal 19. Son Excellence Eugène Rougon 20. La Bête humaine 21. Contes et Nouveaux Contes à Ninon 22. La Fortune des Rougon 23. La Curée 24. Pot-Bouille This collection allows you to discover or rediscover the major themes that traverse Zola’s work: French society, human passions, economic transformations, social inequalities, family conflicts, and historical upheavals. A CAREFUL AND ILLUSTRATED EDITION The photographed pages indicate a production from Éditions Edito-Service S.A., Geneva, carried out according to the designs of Gaston de Vuillens. One can also admire, in the volume La Vérité en marche, original illustrations by TIM, accompanied by a preface by Henri Guillemin. The illustrations add an artistic dimension to this beautiful collection. The combination of literary text, drawings, and meticulous presentation makes these volumes particularly pleasant to consult and to display. AN IDEAL SET FOR A PRESTIGE LIBRARY Beyond their literary merit, these 24 volumes possess genuine decorative quality. The contrast between the deep blue bindings, the deep red title pieces, and the abundant gilding creates a remarkable harmony. This collection will naturally find a place in: - A private or family library. - A reading room. - A classic desk. - An elegant living room. - A collection of French literature. - A traditional or antique-style interior decoration. It also makes a very lovely gift idea for a lover of classic literature or a admirer of Émile Zola. FORMAT AND PRESENTATION Number of volumes: 24 books. Author: Émile Zola. Language: French. Edition: Edito-Service, Geneva, according to the visible information. Bindings: night blue with gold decorations and red-bordeaux title pieces. Format: approximately 20 cm in height per volume, according to the photograph with a measuring tape. presentation: two sets of 12 volumes. Illustrations: presence of illustrations in the photographed volumes. CONDITION The photographs show a collection with a beautiful visual homogeneity. The bindings appear well preserved, with gilding still present and titles generally legible. The edges are light in color and several volumes have gold fabric bookmarks. Slight signs of use or conservation may be present, in keeping with the age and nature of the volumes. The exact condition of each volume should be assessed from the entire set of photographs, which are an integral part of the description. A BEAUTIFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTORS Gathering 24 volumes by the same author in such a harmonious presentation represents a fine opportunity to enrich a library. This collection combines three particularly sought-after qualities: - Literary value, thanks to the indispensable works of Émile Zola. - Aesthetic beauty, thanks to richly decorated bindings and elegant gilding. - The pleasure of collecting, with a matched set of 24 volumes that can be kept and displayed together. --- A COLLECTION THAT FUSES LITERATURE, HISTORY, AND ELEGANCE A magnificent set of 24 Émile Zola volumes, with superb night-blue, burgundy, and gold bindings, ideal for enriching a library, completing a collection, or adding a touch of refinement to an interior. A very beautiful collection of French literature, as pleasant to admire as to discover page by page. Sale of the complete set of 24 volumes shown in the photographs.

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