Fierabras by Lafon (5 results)

Condition: Bueno. 4º, XV+179 p, holandesa piel, planos en tela, hierros dorados en lomo y planos, cortes dorados; ROZADA.Papel tostado y moteado.Ilustraciones a toda página.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj, as issued. First Edition. Paris, Librairie nouvelle, 1857, 1st ed., XV,(1),179,(5, Notes and Petit Glossaire des vieux Mots) pages., wood-engraved frontispiece. and 11 plates by G. DORÉ, contemporary. gilt boards with 2 letterpieces on the spine, in 2 of 5 compartments. 11" x 7.5" (27.5x19cm) - Slighly foxed; receding waterstain in inner blank margin; blank verso pages of plates browned. Spine slightly sunned/ rubbed. = Rare. Leblanc 204. Illustrated with twelve hors-texte woodcuts by Gustave Doré, engraved by W. Meason. Translated from the Occitan* into French and prefaced by Jean-Bernard Mary-Lafon * Occitan is a Romance language spoken in Southern France, Monaco, Italy and Spain. It has no standard written form and is endangered by language shift and decline. Sometimes also referred to as Provençal. from the TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE Here is another diamond from the poetic crown of our fathers which, after five hundred and fifty years of dust and forgotten, shines once again in the light of day. Too careless of its literary riches, the France of today was no longer France of yesteryear had never given it a thought. We had a version, or rather a crude imitation, of the poem, in the imitation of the poem, in the manner of the story of the four Aymon sons. but this hasty and overly popular transfer onto gray paper rendered neither the meaning, nor the color, nor the energy, nor, strictly speaking of the original. Far more eager than France of going back to the sources of our Provençal poetry, as early as 1533, Germany had treated the Fierabras novel. However, this translation, which which was reprinted in 1809, reproduced the incomplete text, French manuscripts only approximately and imperfectly reflecting the admirable poem. A Castilian-language version of the poem existed in Spain in the language, from which Cervantes drew the subject of one of the most comic episodes of his novel. The Italians have another entitled Romanzo di Fierabraccia e Olivieri (Roman de Fierabras et d'Olivier); and the English have one as yet unpublished, mentioned by George Ellis in his Extraits des romans de chevalerie Translated with DeepL.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: french. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1857. 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, Pages:- 228, 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. 228.…

Légende nationale traduite par Mary Lafon et illustrée de douze belles gravures dessinées par G. Doré. Paris, Librairie Nouvelle, 1857, demi-chagrin bleu in-4, dos à 4 nerfs titré orné, tranches dorées, 184 pages. Grand roman épique illustré par Gustave Doré (1832-1883) l'une des grandes figures de l'illustration romantique. C'est lui qui remis au goût du jour la gravure sur bois et son oeuvre est très importante : de 1852 à 1883, il illustra plus de 120 ouvrages qui furent publiés en France, mais aussi en Angleterre, en Allemagne et en Russie. Il s'attaqua à de grandes oeuvres littéraires comme l'Enfer de Dante, Don Quichotte de Cervantès ou les oeuvres de Rabelais, et aussi à la littérature de jeunesse, comme pour ses Contes de Perrault, donnant ainsi ses lettres de noblesse à l'illustration pour enfants. Petites usures à la reliure, pâles rousseurs et légères salissures. Livre. . Illustrateur : DORÉ (Gustave). (illustrator).…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: french. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1857] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - french, Pages 228, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 228.…