Old book Tolla Edmond About 1883 original edition 19th century Paris

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Description

The antique book presented here is a copy of "Tolla" by Edmond About, published in 1883 in Paris by G. Charpentier et Cie, publishers. The visible title page bears the mention of the "Petite Bibliothèque-Charpentier" collection and specifies the presence of two drawings by Uberti, engraved in facsimile by Dujardin. The book is open, exposing a title page with sober typography, characteristic of late 19th-century French literary editions.

The visible page reveals a natural patina, with foxing and brown spots typical of old paper. The black print on a slightly yellowed cream background confirms the authenticity and age of this volume. No decoration or illustration is visible on this page, which remains faithful to the refined presentation of original editions from this period.

Legible information on the title page includes the publisher's address (13, rue de Grenelle-Saint-Germain, Paris) and the year of publication, 1883. The mention "édition originale" (original edition) in the keywords confirms the bibliophilic interest of this copy, sought after for 19th-century literature.

The book is photographed in a library with wooden decor, which highlights its authentic character and its appeal to lovers of antique books. The visual appearance of the paper, with its signs of wear and marked aging, attests to a period work.

The exact format of the book is not specified, but the rectangular aspect and the text layout correspond to the standards of novels published in the late 19th century. No details of the spine, cover, or other pages are visible in this image.

Condition

The work shows visible signs of wear on the title page: foxing, stains, and yellowing of the paper. These marks are common for a book of this period and attest to its authenticity. The item is used and sold as is.

Did you know? Edmond About (1828-1885) was a French writer, journalist, and critic, famous for his humor and involvement in 19th-century literary life. "Tolla", originally published in 1855, is inspired by real events in Italian society and went through several editions, including the 1883 edition by Charpentier, renowned for the quality of its printing and the dissemination of many major French literary authors.

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