French Scribe (10 results)

Condition: Very Good. 18 Pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 15 x 22 cms. Category: Foreign Quarterly Review; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. First 'Théatre complet' edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back], black and red title lettering to the front and rear covers and the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 555 printed pages of French text. In Very Good clean condition, some page tops not cut. Member of the P.B.F.A. PLAYS (Theatre Performance).…

One page, 12mo, good condition, remnabts of attachment to album page or backing, text horizontal (not conventional vertical). J'ai recu de mon collaborateur et ami Monsieur Meyerbeer par les mains de Monsieur [.?], la somme de huit cent trente franc trente [?] centimes pour [?] du prix vendu a londres par M. Meyerbeer a Monsieur Gye directeur du Covent-Gorden, du droit de representer L'étoile du nord [underlined]," See Image. Note: "L'étoile du nord (The North Star) is an opéra comique in three acts by Giacomo Meyerbeer. The French-language libretto was by Eugène Scribe. The work had its first performance at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, on 16 February 1854." [Wikipedia].…

Small folio. 1 p. Payment order from the Comédie-Française ("Théâtre Français"), for Eugène Scribe's play "Adrienne Lecouvreur". Scribe was supposed to receive 5,000 francs from the treasurer of the theatre, according to a contract from 9 March 1849. The play had already premiered on 14 April 1849, a month prior to the payment. - Co-signed by the Sociétaires Jean-Baptiste Provost (1798-1865), Edmond Geffrey (1804-1895), and an unidentified signatory. - Traces of folds. With some foxing to the upper and lower margins and minor tears. Dust-stained. …

8vo. 1 page on bifolium. With autograph address verso. To the dancer Lise Noblet (1801-52) in Paris, mailing her a book with highlighted passages about the opera "Masaniello" or "La Muette di Portici", for which he revised the libretto and wherein she performed the title role in 1828, a volume he considers to be of great assistance for a scene of his play "La Nouvelle Clary" (published in 1822), in which he would like her to star: "Voici, mon aimable et jolie dame, le grand livre que je vous ai promi et pour que n'ayez pas la peine de le lire en entier j'ai marqué ce qui avait seulement rapport à Mazaniello - vous verra que rien n'est plus dramatique. Je viens de le parcourir encore et je l'ai trouvé si interessant qu'il m'a semblé assister à une scène de clary. une Scène de Clary jouée par vous, bien entendu [.]". - With former collector's number "113" in pencil. Traces of former mounting on reverse; small tears near and along the centrefold; slightly brownstained.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1848 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 416 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 416 Volume 3 Language: French.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: fre. Language: fre. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1848. 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: - fre, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 416, 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 3 416 416.…

Condition: Very Good. Leaf from Book of Hours, late 14th or early 15th century, likely FranceSingle leaf on parchment (140 x 90 mm; textblock 75 x 50 mm) 16 lines in Latin of Gothic bâtarde script from Book of hours. 9 single-line intials in purple with white decorations on gilt background colored with dark rose gesso, outlined in black. Abbreviations for antiphoner and psalm in rubricated letters. 20th century penciled numbers in bottom margin of recto, 48486, and number 2 in top margin. Overall VERY GOOD condition.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1830 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 804 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 804 Volume 2 Language: French.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 1830. 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: - French, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 804, 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 2 804 804.…