Book Athalie Tragedy 1946 numbered edition engravings Bibliolatres France

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Description

This old book features the title "ATHALIE. TRAGEDIE. Tirée de l'Écriture sainte." (ATHALIAH. TRAGEDY. Drawn from Holy Scripture.) on the visible title page. The work is published by "Les Bibliolatres de France" in Brie-Comte-Robert, as indicated below the title. The photographed page shows a brownish hue, typical of mid-20th-century editions, with clear black type and a stylized illustration of a book in front of a building, printed in brown.

The title page also bears the inscription "M. CM. XLVI.", which is 1946 in Roman numerals, confirming the publication period. A handwritten number "219" is visible at the bottom of the page, indicating a numbered edition. The heading "Les Minimes" and the location "Brie-Comte-Robert (S.-&-M.)" appear under the publisher's name, adding a touch of precision to the origin of the work.

The paper shows an even patina, with a light brown color on the visible page, reflecting natural aging. The text is perfectly legible, and the graphic design of the title page is understated, typical of French bibliophile editions of this era. The work appears to be bound, although the photograph only shows the title page open flat, resting on a dark wooden table.

The presence of the term "numbered edition" in the keywords is confirmed by the visible handwritten numbering. The item belongs to the category of illustrated bibliophilic books, and the mention "Avec Gravures" (With Engravings) in the keywords suggests the presence of plates or illustrations inside, although these are not visible in the provided photograph.

This book is an editorial testament to the work of Les Bibliolatres de France, publishers specializing in limited and carefully crafted editions.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The visible title page shows a slight uniform patina, with no marked stains or apparent tears. The edges appear clean.

Did you know? The tragedy "Athalie" is a work by Jean Racine, written in 1691 and inspired by the Old Testament. Les Bibliolatres de France editions, active in the 20th century, are known for their limited print runs and their attention to the quality of paper and printing.

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