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182787958Paris: F.G. Levrault 1827. Fine. F.G. Levrault Paris 1827 11.30 x 17.50 cm relié sous étui First edition. Bradel binding red half Russian morocco smooth spine elaborately decorated in gilt and black date stamped in gilt at foot title label in brown morocco tiger eye patterned boards yellow endpapers and pastedowns original wrappers preserved marbled paper slipcase. Frontispiece portrait on chine paper of Hyacinthe Maglanovich a guzla musician. A very intimate creation by Prosper Mérimée the Guzla is a literary interpretation of slavic ballads. Only one of them is authentic titled ""the sad ballad of the noble bride"". Handsome copy elegantly bound. F.G. Levrault hardcover
06431London: Hutchinson & Co. 1916. Edition de Luxe<br /> One of 100 Copies Signed by René Bull<br /> <br /> BULL René illustrator. MÉRIMÉE Prosper. Carmen. Translated by A.E. Johnson. With Pictures by René Bull. London: Hutchinson & Co. n.d 1916. <br /> <br /> Edition de Luxe. Limited to 100 numbered copies this copy being No. 55 signed by the artist. <br /> <br /> Quarto 10 3/4 x 8 7/16 inches; 273 x 214 mm. 2 blank x 204 pp. With color frontispiece and fifteen fine color plates each with descriptive tissue guard together with seventy-four black and white illustrations in the text. The plates richly colored and often heightened with a decorative sensibility drawn from both Orientalist and theatrical traditions form one of Bull's most accomplished book illustration cycles.<br /> <br /> Original vellum over boards pictorially stamped and lettered in gilt on front cover and spine a particularly handsome and appropriate binding for a deluxe issue. Gray and white pictorial endpapers all edges gilt. Spine a little darkened as often with vellum; otherwise an excellent and well-preserved copy of this very scarce signed limited edition.<br /> <br /> A distinguished illustrated edition of Mérimée's Carmen the novella that inspired Georges Bizet's opera here interpreted through Bull's dramatic and highly stylized visual language. His illustrations capture both the exoticism and psychological intensity of the story blending elements of Art Nouveau theatrical design and early twentieth-century decorative illustration.<br /> <br /> René Bull d. 1942 "was born in Ireland and went to Paris to study engineering but left this for art work in London 1892. After working for various magazines he was appointed 'special' for Black and White 1896 attending the Armenian massacres and the Graeco-Turkish War as artist.He served in the First World War in RNVR 1916 and RAF 1917. Bull was one of the most versatile specials because his stature as an artist was above average. Not only an accurate reporter he was a talented comic draughtsman and a brilliant illustrator of fairy stories" Houfe The Dictionary of 19th Century British Book Illustrators p. 81. Works illustrated by Bull include: La Fontaine's Fables 1905 Uncle Remus by Joel Chandler Harris 1906 The Arabian Nights 1912 The Russian Ballet by A.E. Johnson 1913 Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1913 Carmen by Prosper Mérimée 1916 and Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Jonathan Swift 1928. London: Hutchinson & Co., 1916 unknown
1889mon0000155653Paris: Emile Testard 1889. 1 volume quarto limited to 75 copies on Japon title-page printed in red and black illustrated by Edouard Toudouze. Bound in full red morocco ribbed gilt decorated spine covers ruled in gilt and blind spine and cover panels blind tooled with a repeating crest gilt dentelles all edges gilt by French binder Lortic. "Marcelin Lortic binder and gilder; b. 26 Feb. 1852; d. 2 Sept. 1928; apprenticed and collaborated with his father Pierre Marcelin Lortic 1822-1892; he and his brother Paul b. 30 June 1853 succeeded their father in 1884; worked in conjunction with his brother until 1891 as Lortic fre`res and then alone as M. Lortic and Lortic fils. "rn--from Dictionnaire des relieurs francais ayant exerce de 1800 a` nos jours 1988 Paris: Emile Testard unknown
18391726411839. MERIMEE M.J.F.L. The Art of Painting in Oil and in Fresco. With Original Observations. By W.B. Sarsfield Taylor. xliv 371 pp. illustrated with 2 hand-coloured plates - the English chromatic scale of M. Harris and the French chromatic scale of Merimee. 8vo 190 x 115 mm. bound contemporary half morocco London: Whittaker & Co. 1839. First Edition in English; originally published Paris 1830; translated into English by W. B. Sarsfield Taylor. It was called by Faber Birren "perhaps the most important book on painting of the early 19th century." History of color in painting p. 55. The subtitle states the work is "a history of the various processes and materials employed from its discovery by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck to the present time.with original observations on the rise and progress of British Art the French and English chromatic scales and theories of colouring by W.B.S.T." Chapter six deals with conservation and restoration and is given a good analysis in Ruhemann/Plesters pp. 384-5. Noted also by Mayer in The Artist's handbook: "one of the first of the carefully written books on methods and materials; an authentic account of the knowledge of the present day." p. 352. Also contains information on pigments; multiple references in R. D. Harley Artist's pigments. Birren Collection 455. The Book of Colour Concepts 170. unknown
18964844<p>First edition thus. Octavo. Translated and illustrated by Edmund H. Garrett. Memoir of Merimee by Louise I. Guiney. Full gilt stamped yellow morocco by Blackwell spines with raised bands and gilt stamped floral designs within gilt stamped compartments cover with decorative gilt stamped borders and floral designs gilt stamped inner dentelles heavy patterned endpapers t.e.g. uncut. Fine. Black cloth slipcase. Number 47 of 50 numbered copies signed by Garrett on limitation page; also signed and inscribed on third preliminary page by Garrett to Paul Lemperley November 1986 with an original color drawings of several playing cards one pierced by a dagger. Publisher's prospectus laid in loose. Bookplate of Paul Lemperly on the front pastedown. From the library of noted Hollywood director George Cukor with his Paul Landacre bookplate on the front free endpaper.</p> Devinne Press hardcover
1876ST20760-01Paris: Georges Chamerot pour les Amis des Livres 1876. No. 43 OF 100 COPIES numbered for subscribers this one for M. G. Masson from a total edition of 115. 272 x 172 mm. 10 3/4 x 6 3/4". Two volumes. <br/> HANDSOME CHOCOLATE BROWN LEVANT MOROCCO GILT BY PÉTRUS RUBAN stamp-signed on front turn-in covers framed by multiple gilt rules raised bands spine compartments similarly framed gilt lettering WITH gilt turn-ins framing LIGHT BLUE GOLD PINK AND WHITE JACQUARD SILK PASTEDOWNS AND ENDLEAVES marbled flyleaves top edges gilt volume II with neat repair to head of spine. Original paper wrappers bound in. With etched portrait of the author by Lalauze and 31 etchings by Edmond Morin composed of two frontispiece plates 28 vignette headpieces and a tailpiece. Carteret IV p. 278 "Belle Illustration Cotée"; Beraldi "Les Graveurs du XIXe siècle" X pp. 144-45 "un grand succès pour la Societe des Livres". For the artist: Houfe "Dictionary of British Book Illustrators and Caricaturists" pp. 394-95. Spines just lightly sunned bindings with very light signs of use boards with a hint of dulling from leather preservative faint offsetting from etchings onto titles and pages opposite each chapter opening otherwise very fine internally--entirely clean and fresh with spacious margins and in well-preserved attractive bindings.<br/> <br/> This substantially-sized stately set offers a winning combination of handsome bindings charming illustrations and a deluxe bibliophile's printing in a limited edition. A novel of historical fiction Mérimée's "Chronique" is set in the 16th century during the reign of Charles IX and the French Wars of Religion. The plot revolves around two brothers one Catholic and one a Protestant convert whose conflict in the end the Catholic brother is responsible for the Huguenot brother's death mirrors the wider discord of the period's French Wars of Religion. The novel is known for its meticulous descriptions and faithfulness to historic fact most notably its depiction of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in which thousands of Huguenots were murdered by Catholic mobs. First published in 1829 the novel appears here with illustrations by Edmond Morin "a spirited French Artist" in Houfe's words who worked as a painter illustrator and etcher in Paris and London. Our author Prosper Mérimée 1803-70 would later become a pioneer of the novella and is best known for his work "Carmen" upon which Bizet's famous opera was based. In addition to his literary contributions Mérimée also played a key role in the conservation of French history. As Inspector-General of Historical Monuments from 1833-52 he travelled extensively around France documenting the country's architectural treasures and facilitating plans for their repair and preservation. His more well-known projects include the restoration of the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris saving Vézelay Abbey from collapse and conserving the six tapestries collectively known as "The Lady and the Unicorn." The attractive bindings here are the work of Pétrus Ruban 1851-1929. Praised by the bibliophile Octave Uzanne for taking inspiration from everything around him--flowers birds architecture--and for his facility with colors Ruban became quite a fashionable binder who worked largely for the great collectors of the day among them Beraldi Baudin Granjon de l'Espinay and Romagnol. Flety notes that "with a fertile imagination he practices all genres of binding with equal felicity"--a talent that is very much on display here. Ruban won silver medals at the Palace of Industry and at the Universal Exposition in 1889 with judges at the latter praising his careful study of both historic master binders and modern artists noting that Ruban would "soon achieve the rank he so rightly seeks.". Georges Chamerot, pour les Amis des Livres unknown
194346413Paris: Le Vasseur et Cie 1943. Fine. Le Vasseur et Cie Paris 1943 23.30 x 28.70 cm en feuilles sous chemise et étui Edition with illustrations by Jean Traynier printed in 425 copies ours one of the 325 numbered on Arches vellum unnumbered includes a manuscript justification by the illustrator: ""Exemplaire d'artiste réservé pour Monsieur . avec la sympathie de l'illustrateur."" ""Artist's copy reserved for Mister . with the illustrator's regards."" It is also enhanced with an autograph dedication page by Jean Traynier and 20 original watercolors by the artist in the text margins. Spine of the chemise slightly faded. Beautiful illustrated adaptation of Jean Traynier's etchings superbly heightened with watercolors by the artist. Le Vasseur et Cie hardcover
182886036Paris: Brissot-Thivars 1828. Fine. Brissot-Thivars Paris 1828 21.20 x 12.70 cm relié First edition from Balzac's printing house. Between 1826 and 1828 Balzac purchased a printing house and partnered with a typographer but the enterprise went bankrupt in 1828. Books printed for Balzac show a concern for typography and fine book production. Bound in half burgundy long-grain morocco with corners ca. 1840. Spine with raised bands decorated with 5 tools blind and gilt fillets head and tail rolls. Double fillet border on boards and corners. Some scattered browning. Louis Gillet bookplate. Very fine copy. La jacquerie and La famille de Carjaval are two dramatic and historical pieces that evoke Schiller's theatre. These dramatic scenes were intended to be read rather than performed. In La Jacquerie Mérimée reverses the vision of this peasant revolt through the prism of new romantic historiography and the peasants are no longer perceived as bloodthirsty barbarians but as victims of absolutism. With economy of means and a clear concise style Mérimée brings this feudal epic to life before our eyes. Brissot-Thivars hardcover
183370286Paris: H. Fournier jeune 1833. Fine. H. Fournier jeune Paris 1833 13 x 20 cm relié First edition. Half-shagreen binding of the late 19th century. Smooth spine decorated with repeated romantic tooling title and date in gilt. Top edge gilt. Spine uniformly sunned. Light scattered foxing. Bookplate with crowned cipher Alfred and Blanche de Curzon. Alfred de Curzon was a French painter deceased in 1895. This collection contains important short stories by the author including Mateo Falcone L'enlèvement de la Redoute Vision de Charles XI Le vase étrusque. H. Fournier jeune unknown
1946240502011Chez Jean Porson 1946. First THUS. Loose Leaf Portfolio . Clean & Unmarked. Text in French. Limited. Includes two loose leaf suites of lithographs. The first are two sets of color 13 full page prints and 25 partial page prints amid text and is housed in folded wraps with a glassine jacket.The second is composed of 51 1 black prints with one full page color print and one partial. All housed in the rear in a folded pocket with the 1 black print being the cover print. Limited. This is #43 of a total of 275 copies. Number 43 is in the subset from numbers 31-50 twenty copies on Rives paper same as 1-30 but without the original watercolor. Both suites housed in loose boards. Scattered yet sparse faint foxing throughout. Pockets fraying as well as board hinges. Loose boards then rest in a slipcase with rubbed edges and scuffed corners. See photos. Very scarce in this complete of a package. Chez Jean Porson unknown
190339060Paris: Librairie de la Collection des Dix / A. Romagnol 1903. A FOLIO PROOF COPY ON IMPERIAL JAPANESE PAPER of this quirky and brutal livre d'artiste. Illustrated with etchings by Chessa after Merson for the illustrations and Cossard for the manuscript text. From a total edition of 500 copies this is ONE OF ONLY TEN COPIES PRINTED IN FOLIO FOR THE PUBLISHER THE ONLY COPIES WITH THE PLATES PRIINTED BEFORE STEELFACING aciérage. These ten copies were printed on different papers and this copy is printed throughout on Imperial Japanese paper. These ten copies are mentioned in the prospectus but not in the justification surely because they were never offered for sale. LAID IN IS AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY MERSON SIGNED IN INK. Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. Wraps a bit worn and spotted internally FINE AND BRIGHT with the illustrations extremely sharp and in perfect condition. Perhaps the unique surviving unbound proof copy on Japanese paper. Ray 300 Ray didn't know about the proof copies. <br/><br/> Librairie de la Collection des Dix / A. Romagnol paperback
19041452Paris: Librairie L. Conquet L.Carteret et Cie 1904. Limited Edition. Near fine. Daniel Vierge. Large 8vo 10 1/2 x 7 inches 270 x 177 mm; viii 298 pp. adv. 4; rubricated title page. 63 wood engravings by Noël et Paillard from drawings by Daniel Vierge. Handsome red pebbled morocco binding by Bretault in gilt on front dentelle with raised bands and gilt titling; turn-ins with elaborate gilt scrolls marbled endpapers t.e.g. rest uncut. Hinges professionally repaired scratch at bottom of rear cover. Original illustrated paper wrappers and strip bound in as well as the subscription advertisement with first spread. Paper evenly toned with very occasional foxing; binding square and tight. Copy 83 of 100 grand luxe copies on Japon ancien as stated on the limitation page. <br /> <br /> BNF30930179. An elegant large paper edition on lush Japon paper of Prosper Mérimée's short novel Colomba which first appeared on 1 July 1840 in the Revue des Deux Mondes. Through the lens of historical fiction the novella examines the Corsican vendetta. The story has been adapted on a number of occasions for the screen including the 1950 film "Vendetta" directed by Mel Ferrer. Librairie L. Conquet, L.Carteret et Cie unknown
194239112Paris: La Tradition Paul Durupt 1942. THE PUBLISHER'S COPY. A wonderful livre d'artiste published during the Occupation with 24 ORIGINAL ETCHINGS with drypoint by Jean Traynier an important printmaker and book artist. From an edition of 540 copies printed on very fine Arches wove paper THIS IS THE UNIQUE PUBLISHER'S COPY BELONGING TO PAUL DURUPT the founder and director of La Tradition. With a remarque suite of the 24 etchings in the first state on wove paper; a remarque suite of the 24 etchings in the second state on wove paper; a remarque suite of the 24 etchings in the second state on Japanese paper; NINE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS each matted and SIGNED BY TRAYNIER; a mounted ORIGINAL DRAWING inscribed to Durupt and SIGNED BY TRAYNIER; a handcolored proof etching inscribed to Durupt and SIGNED BY TRAYNIER; a proof etching SIGNED BY TRAYNIER; THIRTEEN AUTOGRAPH LETTERS FROM TRAYNIER TO DURUPT relating to the production of the book all of which are SIGNED BY TRAYNIER and one of which features a small sketch; and a carte-de-visite from intellectual JACQUES GUIGNARD 1912-1980 with a long inscription thanking Durupt for sending him a copy of this book. 4to. Original wraps with board chemise and slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT with the additional material in a separate chemise. UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT. <br/><br/> La Tradition (Paul Durupt) paperback
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187222732Bruxelles Brussels: Lib. de la Place de la Monnaie 1872. Fine. Lib. de la Place de la Monnaie Bruxelles Brussels 1872 14.50 x 23.50 cm relié Second edition the first having been printed in only 3 copies this one of 100 copies on vergé paper the only printing with 9 on China and 20 on Hollande. Contemporary Bradel binding in half indigo paper over marbled paper boards spine with double gilt fillets head of spine slightly rubbed. Small wormholes to endpapers otherwise internally good. Rare. Lib. de la Place de la Monnaie hardcover
194568496Paris: Editions de la couronne 1945. Fine. Editions de la couronne Paris 1945 20.50 x 28.50 cm en feuilles sous chemise et étui Illustrated edition of a frontispiece and 19 drawings by Yves Brayer one of 15 numbered copies on Japan Ot-Su-Ki leading print after 1 Auvergne. Nice copy. Preface by Henri de Montherlant. The book is full of his suite of 16 bullfighting boards presented in a separate folder. Handwritten signature of Yves Brayer to the justification of the draw. Our copy is enriched on a guard volume of text a beautiful watercolor original Yves Baryer he signed and representing a bullfighter brandishing his muleta. Editions de la couronne hardcover
19024507Paris: L. Carteret et Cie 1902. First edition. First edition. 4to. Bound by Champs-Stroobant in three-quarter medium blue smooth calf spine gilt in six compartments marbled sides doublures and flyleaves. This is $87 out of 250 on Whatman handmade paper. Colored title-page and 60 colored aquatints combined with text INCLUDING 9 FULL-PAGE COLORED AQUATINTS d’apres Eugen Courboin. Imprinted in the presses of A. Lahure. A superb combination of text and aquatint illustration. Some wear/scuffing to covers near fine internally. With the pictorial bookplate of Frances Georges Leone engraved by Picard. A pretty book. L. Carteret et Cie unknown
184676421Paris: Michel Lévy frères 1846. Fine. Michel Lévy frères Paris 1846 13 x 20 cm relié First edition of this work which is one of the rarest and most sought-after Romantics cf Clouzot. Binding in half burgundy Russian morocco spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with gilt and black typographic motifs marbled paper boards caillouté marbled endpapers top edge gilt romantic pastiche binding. Printed stamp of the bookbinder-seller on the title page. Half-title page mounted on guards and minor marginal tears restored on some pages. Rare. Michel Lévy frères hardcover
194719925AB1947. Lausanne H.-L. Mermod 1947. 175 : 125 cm. 3 white sheets color illustrated cover 104 pages 1 blank leaft 1 printed leaf 5 blank leaves with double-page illustrated title by Antoni Clave and 6 1 double-page colored plates by Antoni Clave. Half leather gilt title on spine silk boards calfskin edges front borad with gold and red title gilt top edge slipcase signed P.L. Martin. Extravagant binding in perfect condition. With reproductions of gouaches by Antoni Clave. - Antoni Clavé i Sanmartí Barcelona Spain April 5 1913 - Saint-Tropez France August 30 2005 was a Spanish painter engraver and sculptor. - Living in the French capital Clavé's work is often included in the School of Paris along with that of other artists such as Pablo Picasso Juan Gris Joan Miró or Antonio Saura. In 1944 he met Picasso personally beginning a friendship that lasted until the death of the Malaga painter. From that date on Clavé began to develop work with a different and less classical visual style. - 3 white sheets illustrated color cover 104 pages 1 blank sheet 1 printed sheet 5 blank sheets with double-page illustrated title by Antoni Clave and 1 color sheet by Antoni Clave. Carrosse du Saint-Sacrement is a one-act comedy by Prosper Mérimée inspired by a historical figure the famous Peruvian actress Micaela Villegas 1748-1819 known as the chola bitch - in French la Périchole - 1 the play was created at the Théâtre-Français under the title Le Carrosse on March 13. 1850 with Augustine Brohan in the role of Camilla Périchole. hardcover
184160113Paris: Magen et Comon 1841. Fine. Magen et Comon Paris 1841 13.50 x 22.50 cm broché First edition very sought-after according to Clouzot. A little light spotting two ink stains on title and half-title page. Rare copy in its original wrappers. Magen et Comon unknown
16-4448Paris et Nantes: Henri Charpentier 1861. 3 volumes in- folio 33.5 x 49cm; light to moderate foxing; 98 of 100 lithographs present. lacks plates 81 and 87.reliés demi-chagrin brun plats de percaline marron ornés d’un bel encadrement doré armes dorées de la ville de Paris au centre du premier plat dos à nerfs ornés tranches dorées. Exemplaire en reliure d’éditeur.OCLC Number: 4401208. quelques rousseurséparses manque planches 81 « Henri II mortellement blessé » et 87 « Mgr Affre blessé mortellement ».Une des plus importantes publications sur Paris illustrée de 41 vignettes gravées sur bois dans le texte dont une répétée sur le titre et 98 sur 100 lithographies hors texte dont un plan de Paris tirées sur fond teinté trois Ouvrage collectif qui eut parmi les rédacteurs Louis Énault Édouard Fournier Eugène de La Gournerie Mary Lafon Prosper Mérimée Viollet Le Duc etc. et parmi les illustrateurs PhilippeBenoist Jules David Guérard etc. Paris et Nantes: Henri Charpentier, 1861. unknown
191371727Paris: A. Ferroud 1913. Fine. A. Ferroud Paris 1913 16 x 25.50 cm relié Edition illustrated with 31 original compositions by Gaston Vuillier etched by Omer Bouchery one of 100 numbered copies on Japan paper containing the etchings in two states. Full brown morocco binding spine with five raised bands decorated with triple compartments as well as gilt fillets gilt date at foot gilt roulettes on headcaps frame of quadruple gilt fillets on covers marbled endpapers and pastedowns frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns double gilt fillets on leading edges covers preserved top edge gilt superb full morocco binding signed by Blanchetière. Superb copy. Copy established in a very handsome full morocco binding by Blanchetière. A. Ferroud hardcover
16-6413Paris et Nantes: Henri Charpentier 1861. 3 volumes. Large folio. 36 x 55cm. Publisher's qtr. red morocco with matching percaline. light to moderate foxing; Complete with 100 lithographs.; one torn in the margins. . Exemplaire en reliure d’éditeur.OCLC Number: 4401208. . Very heavy close to 50 pounds shipping weitght. In-folio demi-chagrin rouge de l'éditeur plats en percaline rouge avec à chaque premier plat les armes dorées de la ville de Paris frottements et usures rousseurs éparses une planche déchirée.41 vignettes gravées sur bois dans le texte dont une répétée sur le titre et 100 lithographies hors texte dont un plan de Paris tirées sur fond teinté et parfois en couleurs complet. Ouvrage collectif qui eut parmi les rédacteurs Louis Énault Édouard Fournier Eugène de La Gournerie Mary Lafon Prosper Mérimée Viollet Le Duc etc. et parmi les illustrateurs PhilippeBenoist Jules David Guérard etc.Expertise by : Amaury BONNETAIN. Paris et Nantes: Henri Charpentier, 1861. unknown
184594<p>Large 8vo mm 242x160 pp. 48; a good copy in early 20th-century half morocco spine lettered gilt the original printed wrappers and spine bound in; with stamp of the 'Société Démulation du Dept. des Vosges' to upper wrapper; bookplate of Emmy Joubert; <strong>with one page autograph ms. by Mérimée tipped in</strong>. <strong>The first appearance in print of <em>Carmen</em></strong>. Mérimée's short novel was first published in the journal <em>Revue des Deux Mondes</em> in 1845. It passed virtually unnoticed and did not receive a single review. Mérimée reworked the text before publishing it in book form alongside two other novellas the following year. In 1852 <em>Carmen</em> appeared as the first text in a collection of Mérimée's works <em>Nouvelles</em> together with Mérimée's own translation of Pushkin's <em>The Gypsies</em>. In this form it began to enjoy some success and <em>Nouvelles</em> was reprinted regularly throughout the 1850s and 1860s <strong>but it was not until 1875 with the creation of Bizet's opera based closely on Mérimée's text that the Carmen myth was created</strong>.<br /><br />A separate off-print on <em>papier vélin</em> is also known printed in a very small number of copies.<br /><br />The autograph ms. is a memo on the Revolution of 1848 with reference to the recovery of looted material from the museums and national collections in Paris: '… Des ouvriers pauvres ont rapporté au Musée du Louvre des camées d'un prix inestimable trouvés dans les appartements des Tuileries. Ils n'ont accepté aucune récompense et n'ont pas même voulu faire connaitre leurs noms. Déjà par cette improvisation de l'ordre unique chez les Français d'autres citoyens avaient eu l'heureuse idée de porter à leurs musées des objets d'art trouvés dans des résidences royales …' From 1834-1860 Mérimée held the position of inspector general of historic monuments and he published many reports in this official capacity. The present note which has been dated 1848 in pencil in a later hand is evidently a contemporary account of the events of that year.</p> Au Bureau de la Revue des Deux Mondes
190565809New York: Croscup & Holby Company 1905. SAINTSBURY George; LA BELLE SAUVAGE BINDERYWALLER Emily MaryLOYD Lady MaryTHOMPSON Edmund BurkeARNOLD William M.PALMER Olive EdwardsSAINTSBURY GeorgeDEY Mary HelenaROBAUDI Alcide-TheophilePAUL LouiseVUILLIER GastonTOUDOUZE Edou. The Writings of Prosper Mérimée. Comprising His Novels Tales and Letters to an Unknown. With an essay on the genius and achievement of the author by George Saintsbury M.A. New York: Croscup & Holby Company 1905.<br> <br> Japan Paper Edition. Limited to thirty numbered copies. Eight octavo volumes 9 x 6 inches; 228 x 152 mm. Etched frontispieces and plates in three states one on India paper mounted one on Japan Paper and one hand-colored. Descriptive tissue guards. Each volume with a watercolor head-piece initial and border vignette. With a corrected galley proof sheet "Proof Corrections as made by Prof. Saintsbury" tipped in to Carmen.<br> <br> Bound by La Belle Sauvage Bindery in full dark green crushed levant morocco. Covers elaborately bordered in gilt with fleur-de-lys cornerpieces in onlaid red morocco gilt. Spines in five compartments with four raised bands gilt-lettered in three compartments decoratively tooled in gilt in the remaining two compartments with a red morocco onlay in one compartment gilt board edges and turn-ins green silk doublures and liners top edge gilt others uncut. A fine set in an superb binding.<br> <br> Comprising: Carmen Arsène Guillot Abbé Aubain. Translated by Emily Mary Waller the Lady Mary Loyd and Dr. Edmund Burke Thompson. With illustrations by Gustave Fraipont and S. Arcos. And: The Double Mistake Soul in Purgatory The Venus of Ille. Translated by William M. Arnold Olive Edwards Palmer and Emily Mary Waller. With Illustrations by Gustave Fraipont A. Bramtot and J.J. Aranda. And: The Chronicle of the Reign of Charles IX. Translated by Prof. George Saintsbury M.A. With illustrations by Edouard Toudouze. And: The Mosaic. Comprising Mateo Falcone and Other Tales. Translated by Emily Mary Waller and Mary Helena Dey. With illustrations by J. Le Blaut P. Sinibaldi Luc Olivier Merson Myrbach Ed. de Beaumont and Lalauze. And: Colomba. Translated by the Lady Mary Loyd. With illustrations by Gaston Vuillier. And: Letters to an Unknown. Translated by Olive Edwards Palmer. Illustrated with contemporary drawings and portraits. Two volumes. And: Last Stories and Translations. Translated by Emily Mary Waller and Louise Paul. With illustrations by A. Robaudi.<br> <br> Prosper Mérimée 1803-1870 "French dramatist and master of the short story whose works-romantic in theme but classical in style-were a renewal of classicism in a romantic age.Mérimée's short stories many of which are mysteries best illustrate his imagination and somber temperament. Spain and Russia were his principal literary sources and he was the first interpreter of Russian literature in France. Aleksandr Pushkin was his master especially for his themes of violence and cruelty and the human psychology behind them. In one of Mérimée's best-known stories Mateo Falcone 1829 a father kills a son for betraying the family honor. The collection Mosaïque 1833 was followed by his most famous novellas: Colomba 1840 the story of a young Corsican girl who forces her brother to commit murder for the sake of a vendetta and Carmen 1845 in which an unfaithful Gypsy girl is killed by a soldier who loves her" Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature.<br> <br> HBS 65809.<br> <br> $4000. Croscup & Holby Company unknown
