Sainte-Beuve 1920's Paris Work & Biography French Literary Critic Leather 2v set

Publication Date: 1920

About this Item

(Old Books, 20th Century Books, Leather Books, French Books, Sainte-Beuve, Literary Criticism, Biography, Commentary). Sainte-Beuve: Table Alphabetique et Analytique Des Premiers Lundis Nouveaux Lundis et Portraits Contemporains. Avec une Etude sur Sainte-Beuve et Son Oervre Critique, by Victor Giraud. Published c. 1920's, Paris by Calmann-Levy.2 volumes. 379, 448 pages. Text in French. Attractive antiquarian 1/2 leather bindings, raised bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers. Set is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Bindings gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints scuffed and rubbed but still supple, tiny chipping to one spine head, set remains overall very attractive as an object. Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally set remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A set which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new. Still attractive on the shelf. Set displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this set as it survives. We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than they appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take numerous photos and try to describe it openly and honestly. Books Measure c. 7 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W.[B7113].

Seller Inventory # B7113

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sainte-Beuve 1920's Paris Work & Biography French Literary Critic Leather 2v set
• Publication Date: 1920
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good