From Bluebird Books, Brecon, POWYS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 1, 2010
About this Item
Les Mois. A collection of twelve poems by Francois Coppee. With an introduction by Alphonse Daudet and illustrations by H. Giacomelli. Published by Moniteur Universal in 1877. A First Edition. Hardcover. Red cloth boards embossed with black and gilt decoration and lettering. A large book it measures 21 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches. With one fine chromolithograph on the title page and 12 illustrating each month of the year on the following. Printed on high quality thick paper they are produced by Leon Vidal. The images describe the lives of different species of bird at different stage of the years. One shows only insects. Most are black and white, two are sepia toned. The script stands out in aquamarine and gold. Condition: Very good. The boards are quite worn. There is damage to the base of the spine. The binding remains secure. The prints are lightly foxed this being slightly more noticeable at the beginning of the book. Some of the tissue guards are creased; one is missing. A large heavy book. Additional postage will be necessary. Seller Inventory # 001097
Bibliographic Details
Title: Les Mois
Publisher: Moniteur Universal, Paris
Publication Date: 1877
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: H. Giacomelli
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
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