{"product_id":"livre-ancien-chateaubriand-les-natchez-tome-i-1834-paris-rare-edition-xixe","title":"Old book Chateaubriand Les Natchez Volume I 1834 Paris rare 19th-century edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique book is a copy of \"Les Natchez, Volume I\" by Chateaubriand, from the collection \"Œuvres choisies de M. de Chateaubriand\". The title page, visible in the photo, clearly states the author and title, with typography characteristic of the early 19th century. The work was published in Paris by the publishers Pourrat Frères, located on rue des Petits-Augustins, and by the bookseller Bazouge-Pigoreau, on rue des Beaux-Arts. The publication date, M DCCC XXXIV (1834), is clearly legible at the bottom of the page, attesting to the age of this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title page features a central black and white illustration depicting a symbolic scene with a standing figure holding a cross, surrounded by natural elements and a reclining figure. This type of engraving is typical of 19th-century French editions. A blue ink stamp \"CABINET LITTÉRAIRE DE RICHARD Eugène À RENNES\" is affixed in the lower right corner, providing additional provenance for the copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper, cream to yellowed in color, shows signs of oxidation, brown spots (foxing), and visible wear marks on the edges and corners, signs of a period work. The binding is visible on the left, with a slight detachment beginning, typical of handled antique books, with no cover visible in this image. The edges of the page are irregular and show slight tears and folds, which attests to its handling over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll inscriptions are in French, in an elegant composition, with the author's name \"CHATEAUBRIAND\" in large central characters. The whole immediately evokes the literary works of French Romanticism. No other elements are visible concerning the cover, spine, or interior of the book beyond this title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed work, sold as is. Presence of foxing, stains, folds, wear, and ex-libris stamp. Binding fragile on the visible spine. Title page complete but showing natural signs of paper aging. The description only concerns the side visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chateaubriand, a major figure of Romanticism, wrote \"Les Natchez\" between 1793 and 1799, but the text was only published in its entirety in 1826. The 1834 edition, visible here, testifies to the dissemination of his works at a time when printed books were undergoing significant changes, and when French Romantic literature was experiencing considerable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique books and quality items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique book, Chateaubriand, Les Natchez, 1834 edition, Paris Pourrat Frères, 19th-century literature, rare work, romantic novel, bound book, antique book, French literature, volume I, period book, ex-libris stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231318888775,"sku":"EBAY-315426916453","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_2d2bdeb2-0a59-4135-9b33-5d8645bb9a96.jpg?v=1782407204","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-chateaubriand-les-natchez-tome-i-1834-paris-rare-edition-xixe","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}