J. J. Rousseau - Émile, ou De l'éducation - 1791

ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques) - Emile or On Education - 4/4 Complete Volumes - 1791/1795 Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Citizen of Geneva) Publisher: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, Libraire, rue du Foin, Paris. Years of edition: 1791 Format: In-12, period half leather binding with tawny calfskin. Description: Complete set of the major pedagogical work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Emile, or On Education,” divided into 4 volumes. This sought-after Revolutionary-era edition includes magnificent frontispiece engravings (intaglio) at the beginning of each volume, all well preserved and present (see photos). Condition: Interior: Very good overall condition. The paper has remained particularly fresh and clean. Very rare foxing or handling stains. The engravings and title pages are clearly printed. Bindings: Volumes 2, 3 and 4: Original tawny leather spines with gold tooling and decorative compartments. Original title pieces for “EMILE” well present. Heads and corners lightly rubbed with small, age-appropriate wear. Bindings solid and sturdy. Volume 1: The original leather spine suffered a significant accident and has undergone old/manual restoration (spine glued onto a cardboard support, leather losses visible at the top and bottom edges). The body of the work remains perfectly solidly bound. A fine collector’s copy despite the defect noted on the first volume. Volume 1: 478 pages Volume 2: 407 pages Volume 3: 580 pages Volume 4 and last: 544 pages

Estimate:£125.02

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