Description
French Literature 1816 leather book 2v set beautiful gilt Noel Moral Lessons French Literature 1816 leather book 2v set beautiful gilt Noel Moral Lessons Click here to view a short video presentation of this item. [French Literature- Literary Criticism- Leather bindings]. Lecons Francaises de Litterature et de Morale, Vols. 1 & 2, par M. Noel. 1816, Paris, Le Normant, Imprimeure-Libraire. pp. 618, 612. Period full mottled calf, smooth spines richly gilt decorated and ornamented with devices, lozenge patterning and contrasting morocco title labels gilt lettered. Covers outline ruled in running gilt patterns, gilt ruled inner dentelles, marbled end papers, all edge gilt. Leather still supple, but once age dried and now with cracked joints, small chipping to spines, front covers loosened and firmly held by binding cords. Despite any condition issues, set remains handsome on the shelf with great visual appeal and a unique age patina impossible to recreate in modern bindings. Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the set. Nicer bindings than typical for the type of work. Books measure: 8 1/4" H X 5 1/2" W. Set along the shelf measures: 3". [V1101]. Guaranteed authentic - old. We do not sell modern reprints.
KISHORI PATIL
Excellent experience from start to finish! Noah Webster's Collected Essays on Politics, Literature, and Morals (1843) arrived very quickly—much faster than anticipated. The packaging was thorough and secure, ensuring this rare and fragile item was well-protected during transit. The book was exactly as described, with all expected age-related wear clearly noted in the listing. A true gem for any collector. Highly trustworthy seller—thank you for preserving history so well!
Han Nguyenc6
A beautiful map, exactly as described and it was very well-packaged. This was in no way the fault of the seller, but once the item departed, it languished in the USPS system for several days without any updated or useful tracking information being provided by USPS. In the end, it arrived four days late. Hardly a deal breaker, but I did pay $8.95 for USPS to scan the item along the way.
shivshankar alkondwar
A++++, thank you! Map arrived exactly as described. Shipping and packaging were quick and secure, with a nice solid shipping tube provided for the rolled up map. Item itself was perfect; great detail, feel, and quality. Not sure about the value but I feel happy with my map so I'm saying it's a good value! Top notch seller