{"product_id":"livre-ancien-ils-etaient-de-leur-village-gerard-boutet-denoel-edition-vintage","title":"Old book *Ils étaient de leur village* Gérard Boutet Denoël vintage 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\u003eAn old book entitled \u003cb\u003e\"Ils étaient de leur village?\"\u003c\/b\u003e, written by Gérard Boutet and published by Denoël. The visible cover features a full-size sepia photograph, depicting two figures in old rural attire, standing in front of a typical timber-framed building, evoking the peasant life of yesteryear. The titles and author's name are printed in green, a characteristic hue of Denoël editions from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book boasts a simple and authentic layout, with a cover illustration that is in keeping with the tradition of ethnographic narratives and testimonials about rural France. The graphic style, as well as the typography used for the title, suggest an edition probably dating from the second half of the 20th century, in the vein of memorial and regional heritage works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface of the cover shows slight signs of wear, typical of a book kept in a library or on a shelf, with some discreet marks on the edges and a uniform patina on the light background. The spine of the book is not visible, nor are the inner pages, which does not allow for a description of the condition of the interior block or any internal illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, by its aesthetic and its theme, is aimed at those interested in rural history, traditional ways of life, and testimonies of the past. The work falls into the category of old or vintage books, appreciated for their authenticity and documentary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher \"Denoël\" is clearly legible at the bottom of the cover, ensuring the authenticity of this edition. The cover photograph, both expressive and emblematic, reinforces the heritage interest of this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is second-hand and sold as is. The cover shows moderate signs of use visible in the photo (corner wear, slight patina), with no major apparent defects on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Denoël editions, founded in 1930 in Paris, are renowned for their varied catalog mixing literature, essays, and testimonials. Gérard Boutet is an author known for his works dedicated to peasant memory and French rural traditions, having published several major titles on country life in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly. AFW guarantees professional service for all your purchases of old and vintage books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old book, Denoël edition, Gérard Boutet, rural testimony, vintage book, peasant memory, history of the countryside, heritage book, old work, old book France, French rural life, ethnography book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490324599111,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_02334905-d6a6-4ed1-bf5b-11a98e148c51.jpg?v=1785646461","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-ils-etaient-de-leur-village-gerard-boutet-denoel-edition-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}