Old book The Secret Garden Marcel Prévost Alphonse Lemerre edition Paris

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Description

This antique book is a visible copy of Marcel Prévost's "Le Jardin secret" (The Secret Garden), in an edition whose cover indicates "Thirteenth edition". The cover features a cream or pale yellow hue, typical of old prints, and displays a sober layout with the title centered, the author's name at the top ("Marcel Prévost"), and the publisher at the bottom: "Alphonse Lemerre, Éditeur, 23-31 Passage Choiseul, Paris". The cover bears a central illustrated motif, depicting a stylized female figure, as well as the publisher's motto "Fac et Spera".

The visual aspect highlights a soft cover, likely made of thick paper, with significant signs of wear, including creases, dog-eared corners, a visible tear on the spine, and a water stain in the lower corner. The book's spine reveals the title and publisher's name, confirming the coherence of the work. The book is photographed in a library environment, on a raw wooden surface, which accentuates its authentic and antique character.

The typographic style, ornamentation, and general presentation are characteristic of French editions from the late 19th or very early 20th century, which is confirmed by the date in Roman numerals "M.DCCC.XCVII" (1897) visible on the cover. No other interior details are visible in this image. The ensemble evokes a work of literature or an essay, published in Paris by a publisher renowned for its literary publications of that era.

The book exhibits a natural patina, with signs of age, emphasizing its authenticity. The spine and edges are marked by time, but the cover remains legible and attached. The overall appearance of the volume, its colors, and graphics correspond to a vintage style sought after for this type of work.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The cover shows significant signs of wear: creases, crumpled corners, old stains, and tears on the spine. The paper shows signs of yellowing and patina due to age.

Did you know? Marcel Prévost, a French author born in 1862, was a member of the Académie Française and known for his novels dealing with female psychology. The publisher Alphonse Lemerre, active in Paris from the second half of the 19th century, published many major authors of French literature, notably the Parnassians.

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