Notes sur Paris. Vie et opinions de M. Frédéric-Thomas Graindorge,... recueillies et publiées par H. Taine, son exécuteur testamentaire
by Taine, Hippolyte-Adophe, 1828-1893
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Paris: L. Hachette, 1867. First Edition. Octavo. viiii, 416p. Beautifully bound by Devauchelle in rich red morocco over marbled boards with original wrappers bound in. Taine had a profound effect on French literature; the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica asserted that "the tone which pervades the works of Zola, Bourget and Maupassant can be immediately attributed to the influence we call Taine's. His Notes on Paris are among the most important of his works on the "City of Light
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016456
- Title
- Notes sur Paris. Vie et opinions de M. Frédéric-Thomas Graindorge,... recueillies et publiées par H. Taine, son exécuteur testamentaire
- Author
- Taine, Hippolyte-Adophe, 1828-1893
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- L. Hachette
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1867
Terms of Sale
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
We accept Visa, MC, American Express and Discover. All books are carefully described and may be returned within ten day if the customer is not satisfied. Members ABAA, ILAB. Shipping is $5 for US orders based on books weighing 2 lbs. Worldwide shipping available.
About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
Alcuin Books located in Old Town Scottsdale is a store with 15,000 serious books for the collector or scholar. We have ample parking in front of the store for those who wish to browse our holdings.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Marbled boards
- ...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Also Recommended
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year