Desandre W H Freeman (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. W. H. Freeman, J. Desandre (illustrator). Both boards are loose but pages are holding together. 100 illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. reprint. Engravings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 432 pages; Cased in blue cloth with gilt titled leather title label to spine. Original pictorial wraps bound in. Snugly bound and neat with untrimmed edges; top edge gilt and silk book mark sewn in. Unidentified armorial bookplate with motto "Victor et Fidelis" is mounted to front pastedown. Light binder's glue toning to pastedowns but otherwise the contents are bright snug and very neat. Profusely illustrated with engraved vignettes, many tissue guarded. Handsome copy. VG++.

Hardcover. 380p. A small dark green cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Corners rubbed and lightly bumped. Very light stain on side edges of text block. A collection of poems in French by a famed 17th-century fabulist. Illustrated with many black and white engravings. Measures approx. 6" x 4".

Leather. Condition: Very Good. J. Desandre; W. H. Freeman (illustrator). La Fontaine's fables, bound in a full calf prize binding and illustrated by J. Desandre and W. H. Freeman. Bound in a full calf prize binding with a gilt crest from 'Portora Royal School' to the front. Bound by W. Hogg with their binder's stamp to the front blank.In French. Undated, dated from copies held institutionally.Illustrated by J. Desandre and W. H. Freeman with a monochrome frontispiece, vignettes and twelve monochrome plates.This volume features Jean de La Fontaine's fables, collected from a variety of sources which he then adapted to French. This work also contains notes and a preface by December Alonnier. In a full calf prize binding with a gilt crest from 'Portora Royal School' to the front. Externally very smart with fading to the spine, rubbing to the joints and extremities and marks to the boards. Prize label to the front pastedown with light spotting. Internally firmly bound with bright pages with the odd spot, heavier to the front and rear. Binder's stamp to the front blank. Very Good. book.

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 1885. 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, Vol: - , Pages: - 390, 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. 390 390.