Les confessions: in three volumes
by Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1712-1778). Bever, Adolphe van (1871-1925)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Paris: Georges Cres et Cie, 1913. First Edition. Hardcover. Worn copy bound in quarter leather over marble boards with gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some minor wear and tear to the spine and boards, along with some dust-toning. Remains well-preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Includes previous owner's signatures. Physical description; 3 v. ; 18 cm. Subjects; Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1712-1778). Confessions. Authors, French 18th century ; Biography.
Synopsis
Confessions is an autobiographical book by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In modern times, it is often published with the title The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in order to distinguish it from St. Augustine of Hippo's Confessions, the book from which Jean-Jacques Rousseau took the title for his own book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 293994
- Title
- Les confessions: in three volumes
- Author
- Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1712-1778). Bever, Adolphe van (1871-1925)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Paris: Georges Cres et Cie
- Date Published
- 1913
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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