Librairie Générale français - Magnifique lot de 14 livres...

Magnificent lot of 14 books of classic literature – Superb decorative gilded bindings – Great French and foreign authors – Vintage collection Discover this magnificent set of 14 works of French and international literature, bringing together some of the greatest writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. A collection that is especially elegant, which will appeal to both literature lovers and bibliophiles, collectors of old books and connoisseurs of fine bindings. Elegant and refined bindings These 14 volumes stand out for their superb rigid bindings in harmonious colors, adorned with beautiful gilded frames. The covers present a beautiful variety of hues: deep red, olive green, brown, burgundy and dark blue, offering a visually striking ensemble. The backs of the volumes are decorated with gilded tool lines and geometric motifs, accompanied by nameplates bearing the authors’ names and the titles of the works. Together they form a true library decoration, evoking the charm of traditional literary collections and private libraries. Lot composition – 14 works 1. Victor Hugo – Notre-Dame de Paris An essential masterpiece of French literature, plunging the reader into medieval Paris through the tragic fate of Quasimodo and Esmeralda. 2. Emily Brontë – Wuthering Heights A classic of English literature, famed for its romantic and troubled atmosphere. 3. Stendhal – The Red and the Black - One of the major novels of the 19th century, tracing Julien Sorel’s social ascent and passions. 4. Francis Scott Fitzgerald – Tender Is the Night A remarkable work of American literature, exploring human relationships, ambitions and disillusionments. 5. Guy de Maupassant – Bel-Ami An emblematic novel about ambition, power and Parisian society. 6. Françoise Mallet-Joris – The House of Paper A work by this renowned Francophone novelist of the 20th century. 7. Louis Bromfield – The Monsoon A novel by American writer Louis Bromfield, mixing human adventures and travel abroad. 8. André Malraux – The Conquerors A major work addressing political commitment, adventure and historical upheavals. 9. Jean Giono – Que ma joie demeure A magnificent novel celebrating nature, rural life and the search for happiness. 10. Alain-Fournier – Le Grand Meaulnes An timeless classic imbued with mystery, nostalgia and poetry. 11. Hervé Bazin – Qui j’ose aimer A novel by one of the great French writers of the 20th century, exploring feelings and human relationships. 12. Jean Carrière – L’Épervier de Maheux A powerful novel, awarded the Goncourt Prize in 1972, recalling life in the Cévennes. 13. Albertine Sarrazin – L’Astragale An intense and sensitive narrative, become a landmark of contemporary French literature. 14. Denis Diderot – La Religieuse A great classic of the Enlightenment, denouncing the social and religious constraints of its time. A vintage charm collection Beyond their literary interest, these books form a very beautiful decorative set. Their matching bindings, gilded ornaments and warm colors allow for a particularly elegant presentation in a library, an office, a living room or a reading nook. They are perfect for: - Enriching a personal library. - Completing a collection of great classics. - Decorating a traditional, vintage or classical interior. - Offering an original gift to a literature enthusiast. - Creating a decorative ensemble of books with harmonious bindings. Specifications - Number of volumes: 14 books. - Language: French. - Genre: classical literature, French and foreign novels. - Bindings: rigid, decorative, with gilded ornaments. - Colors: a mix of red, green, brown, burgundy and blue. - Era: vintage collection, with at least one copy printed in 1973. - Presentation: matching collection of great authors. - Condition: used books showing signs of wear and conservation compatible with their age. See the photographs to appreciate their aesthetic condition. For example, the Notre-Dame de Paris copy shown in the photographs bears a fourth quarter 1973 printer’s imprint, produced in Paris by La Néogravure, on white vélin paper from Papeteries Domeynon. A lovely set for literature and bibliophily enthusiasts Bringing together 14 works by great writers, this lot combines the pleasure of reading with the elegance of traditional bindings. The gilding, the texture of the covers and the harmony of colors give this collection a particularly appealing character. A wonderful opportunity to acquire in one go a set of 14 literary classics with decorative bindings, ideal for a collector’s library or to add charm and authenticity to an interior. Sale of the complete lot of 14 works, as presented in the photographs.

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