Francis Lagrange (26 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. wear to tips, corners and edges of book and priced jacket which is rubbed with a lightly sunned spine, two closed tears; offsetting to endpapers. All illustrations present and correct. First printing stated. Lagrannge, an art forger, was sentenced to ten years in the French penal colonies including the notorious Devil's Island. Due to an escape attempt he served 15 years (1931-1946). Following his release he lived in the Caribbean for most of his remaining life, dying in 1964. His paintings are a remarkable visual record of life in the prison colonies. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility.…

Hardcover. Condition: Spine Somewhat Cocked. Dust Jacket Condition: Edge & Shelfwear. First UK. Sturdy. OP.

hardcover. Condition: First Edition. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Printing. Clean cover. Unmarked clean pages. Spine of DJ sunned.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition. First Edition stated. Clean, solid hardcover bound in quarter cloth with unmarked interior and text. The dust jacket remains unclipped ($4.95) and presents well under fresh archival mylar despite wear to the panel edges and two unfortunate and unnecessary clear tape repairs. NOT ex-lib. A clean, solid copy in jacket. x, 238pp.…

g+/vg, hinges cracked, prev owner sticker, dj lgt chip. Illustrated by 15 full color illus. 1st (stated). Binding is hc.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dustjacket included. First Edition. B0006AX6XM Hardback with Dustjacket. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Reading Copy Only. Ex-Library with the usual faults, card pocket, ink stamps, etc. Tight sound copy with average wear. No Signature.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (devil's island, french guiana, art, forgeries ) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

Softcover. Condition: Très bon. Edition 2006. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Edition 2006. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Condition: Very Good. Doubleday & Company New York 1961.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Price-clipped. Published by Doubleday, 1961. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with spotting on page ends and pastedowns and spine lean. Dust jacket is very good with toning and shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Small octavo. Color plates. Condition: DJ price-clipped with minor stain to top edge of rear panel; else very good in very good DJ. Pages: x, 238.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. Color frontispiece. Dust jacket (unclipped; nicks; short tear). Very good. 238 pages. No signatures or bookplates.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. At Words Matter Booksellers we provide at least 4 photos of all our items in lieu of detailed, but ultimately subjective, text descriptions. These include front, side and back photos and the copyright page. We will also provide high level text information for the standard, measurable book 'dimensions' as well as any exceptions or specific items that cannot be referenced in a photo. If you have questions about any of our listings, we will be happy to answer them or provide additional information and photos. Note also that our inventory is online only. Titles are not available in a public setting. Since receipt of all items, titles were only handled 1 time for digital photographs and a condition review by this bookseller. They have been stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled home/office library and will only be handled by the bookseller to mail to the buyer (or to provide additional information or photos for the buyer). Words Matter Booksellers donates 10% of profits to The Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth (MCCY). The Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth (MCCY) was founded to address gaps in services for kids who have been abused or neglected. Through personalized services, advocacy and education--including efforts to increase literacy--the organization works to inspire multi-generational change in children and families. MCCY is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN #45-3068553).…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean, sharp-cornered. And strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 238 pages; Description: 238 p. Illus. 22 cm. Subjects: Exiles --French Guiana. Art --Forgeries. Devil's Island (French Guiana). 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean, sharp-cornered. And strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 238 pages; Description: 238 p. Illus. 22 cm. Subjects: Exiles --French Guiana. Art --Forgeries. Devil's Island (French Guiana). 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Slightly Frayed and Chipped. 1st Edition.

17. Numéro complet.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Front hinge cracked. Rubbing along panel edges. Light soiling along rear flap fold.

Condition: Bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Front hinge just starting. Jacket price-clipped. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 78365.

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1st edition chipped dust jacket Very Good octavo x + 238pp., col. frontis., Account of the career of Francis 'Flag' Lagrange one of the great art forgers & counterfeiters of modern times; includes his time as a prisoner on devils island. Great read.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 238 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Just a touch of foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little rubbing along the lower spine edge, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. TRUE CRIME.…

Condition: Bon Etat. Collection Prisme - André Lagrange 1980. In-8, couverture sobre blanche, illustration frontispice de Francis Gonnet, 180 pages, l'un des 173 exemplaires sur Bouffant édita-celui-ci enrichi d'un envoi Autographe de André Lagrange à un ami, bel exemplaire sous tous angles. Bon Etat Mise à jour du Samedi 27 Juin 2026. Paiement PayPal immédiat, Mondial Relay pour : France, Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Espagne, Italie, Portugal, Luxembourg, Pays-Bas, Pologne (Communiquer votre point ou locker si connu). Une participation supplémentaire peut être demandée pour les colis lourds hors France où les envois compris entre 5 et 25 kg sont dégressifs : 2 à 4 kilogrammes - 7.99 / 5 à 10 kg - 15.99 / 15 -25 kg - 25.99. Certaines de nos collections ( Vian, Céline, Camus (.) peuvent être expédiées en Franco de port. Pour l'international hors Europe (Suisse, Canada, Japon, Etats-Unis, les frais d'expéditions peuvent varier selon le poids (mise à jour : 1 juin 2026).…

Paris, directeur: François de Villandry. Un volume 23,8x16cm broché de 72 pages illustrées de hors texte en couleurs. Bon état. Livres.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Francais. Language: Francais. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1846 . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Francais, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 462, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 462 462.…