Bisson Louis Auguste (9 results)

Jacket portrait by Louis Auguste Bisson (illustrator). First printing of this Modern Library edition, with full number line ending in '1.' Beige cloth binding with gilt spine lettering and blind-stamped torchbearer emblem on front board. Original dust jacket present with portrait of Balzac to front panel and Baudelaire quotation on rear. Modern Library patterned endpapers intact. A handsome Modern Library issue of one of the great nineteenth-century French novels, originally published as Illusions perdues and considered central to Balzac's monumental La Comédie humaine. The novel follows the ambitious young poet Lucien Chardon as he leaves provincial Angoulême for Paris, confronting literary ambition, journalism, class aspiration, and moral compromise in Restoration-era France. Kathleen Raine's 1951 translation preserves Balzac's sweeping social realism and psychological intensity, making this edition especially appealing for both collectors and readers of European literature. Book condition: Near Fine. Tight, square, and exceptionally clean with sharp corners and bright gilt spine lettering. Beige cloth remains fresh with only minimal signs of shelving. Interior clean and unmarked with crisp pages and no ownership inscriptions observed. Dust jacket condition: Near Fine, unclipped jacket with light rubbing and mild edge wear, including small creases at spine ends and faint surface scratches visible under light. No major tears or chips observed. This edition uses the restored Modern Library design program introduced during the 1990s revival, with acid-free paper, portrait jacket art, and updated typography. Translation originally published in 1951 by John Lehmann Ltd. Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was one of the foundational figures of French realism and among the most influential novelists of the nineteenth century. His vast interconnected series La Comédie humaine sought to portray every layer of French society through recurring characters and intricate social observation. Balzac's work profoundly influenced writers including Flaubert, Dickens, Proust, and Zola, and remains celebrated for its psychological depth, ambitious scope, and penetrating critique of ambition, money, and class.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Softcover. Condition: VG. French language text. Black wraps. 229 pages : illustrations. German edition of the catalog entitled: Brothers Bisson: Rise and Fall of a Photography Company in the 19th Century / Catalog of an exhibition held in Museum Folkwang Essen (February 7-March 28, 1999), Fotomuseum in Münchner Stadtmuseum (April 11-May 30 , 1999), and Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (June 15-August 15, 1999) ./ Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-206) and index.

(35x43.5 cm,), photographie originiale, albumen print, montée sur carton d?origine, signée en bas a droite ?Bisson Frères? + cachet ?Dépôt général de Photographie?, support légèrement taché, Karton schmutz- u. stockfl., kl. Randläs. - Bild tls. etw. fleckig. Sign.: Stamp u. in d. Photographie rechts unten. Les frères Bisson ont séjourné en Suisse au début 1855, (Oberland-Bernois et le Valais). Le cachet ovale à été utilisé selon le catalogue de la Bibliothèque Nationale à Paris, de 1856 à 1857. Vue prise en 1855, avant le 25 juillet, et probablement publiée au début de 1856 (après leur rentrée à Paris). Très recherchées, les photographies alpines des frères Bisson sont parmi les premières en grand format.Am 25 Juli 1855 gab es ein furchtbares Erdbeben im Vispertal, ?der grösste Schrecken herrschte in Visp, obschon das Erdbeben in St.Niklaus wegen der Felsstürze viel grauenhafter und drohender als dort auftrat? (Aus dem Tagebuch von Herrn Pfarrer Tscheinen in Törbel. Aus: Der Wahrheit näher v. Taugwalder & Jaggi)). Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Les Frères Bisson photographes. De flèche en cime 1840-1870. (Cat. de la Bibl. Nat. à Paris, 1999), p. 195. (pour le facsimilé de la signature ainsi que pour le cachet ovale à bord chantouré cf. p. 198).

Condition: Wie neu. 230 s. : illustrations, portraits Zustand: neuwertig; UNGELESEN; v11044 Wenn das Buch einen Schutzumschlag hat, ist das ausdrücklich erwähnt. Rechnung mit ausgewiesener Mwst. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1300 Kartoniert, Softcover/Paperback.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 25x18 cm. Signed by Paul Nadar on the support. Albumen print of the iconic daguerrotype of Balzac by Louis-Auguste Bisson, retouched and reproduced by Paul Nadar who inherited it from his father Felix Nadar. Very rare. According to Nicolas Derville, "les supports photographiques qui ont assuré sa diffusion sont aujourd'hui, et étaient déjà au XIXe siècle extrêmement rares; la plupart ont disparu, et les copies daguerriennes, négatifs, épreuves positives d'époque, ou même des contretypes plus tardifs, ne subsistent de nos jours qu'en très petit nombre.".

S.l., Bisson Frères photographes, 1860. Dimensions (à vue) : 373 x 282 mm. Grande et belle épreuve photographique sur papier albuminé montée sur carton lithographié, réalisée par les Frères Bisson (monogramme en relief de l'atelier en marge inférieure de la photographie et monogramme aux armes de Pie IX). ''Au même titre que Félix Nadar, Édouard Baldus ou Gustave Le Gray, les Frères Bisson ont été les premiers à essayer de se détacher des techniques imposées par l'usage du daguerréotype, notamment en abandonnant la pose photographique au profit de l'instantané. Actifs pendant l'«âge doré» du mécénat photographique, entre 1847 et 1855, les frères Bisson fondent leur originalité sur l'utilisation de très grands tirages (jusqu'à 100 81 cm) et sur la mise en pratique commerciale de leurs techniques. En effet, de 1852 à 1863, la «maison Bisson frères», rue Garancière, compte jusqu'à trente employés et gagne une renommée internationale par l'exécution de commandes très variées.'' Marges blanches présentant un écclat légèrement altéré. Du reste, très belle condition.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 193 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 193 Language: French.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1853. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 189, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 189 189.