{"product_id":"livret-ancien-le-ble-qui-leve-rene-bazin-vintage-illustre-retro-papier","title":"Old booklet \"Le Blé qui lève\" René Bazin vintage illustrated retro paper","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\u003eOld booklet entitled \u003cb\u003e\"Le Blé qui lève\"\u003c\/b\u003e, visible on the cover, written by René Bazin of the Académie Française. The work belongs to the \"Nouvelle Collection Illustrée\" (New Illustrated Collection) according to the inscription at the top left. The cover features a central illustration showing three male figures in rural clothing, standing in a field, in a graphic style typical of late 19th or early 20th-century publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover page, made of paper that looks yellowed and patinated by time, shows several signs of wear, including creases, dog-eared corners, and visible tears at the bottom left and along the left edge. Water stains and dirt are also present, reflecting the age of the work. The colors are sober, dominated by sepia, gray, and beige tones, with a drawing enhanced by discreet watercolor for the central scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet bears a price mention at the top (\"Provisoirement : 1 fr. 50\" - Temporarily: 1 fr. 50) and the note \"1 ouvrage complet 95 centimes\" (1 complete work 95 centimes) partially visible, highlighting its popular and accessible nature at the time of its publication. The publisher's name \"Calmann-Lévy, Éditeurs\" is at the bottom of the cover. The spine of the booklet is not visible in the photo, nor is the interior; only the front face is described here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a traditional vertical rectangular format typical of old booklets or fascicles. The partially visible edge also shows signs of wear and some tears, with no indication of a rigid binding. The whole has an authentic retro aesthetic, typical of popular publications from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work stands out for its period illustration and classic typographic choice, with clear black lettering despite the wear. No precise date is visible on the cover, but the presentation and the publisher's mention refer to an edition prior to the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Cover showing significant signs of wear: dog-eared corners and edges, tears, stains and water marks, visible dirt. However, the booklet retains its illustration and legible inscriptions on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e René Bazin (1853-1932), a prolific author and member of the Académie Française, is known for his novels rooted in rural life and provincial France. \"Le Blé qui lève\" marked naturalistic literature of the early 20th century, reflecting the social and agricultural evolution of France at that time. Popular illustrated editions like this one were intended to make literature accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping, professional service provided by AFW - Antique France Worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old booklet, vintage book, René Bazin, Calmann-Lévy, paper retro, illustrated novel, period fascicle, Nouvelle Collection Illustrée, early 20th century literature, rare booklet, old French book, illustrated cover, antique edition, ruralism book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239247696199,"sku":"16528398-0508-4bfc-be24-8981355539b9-PA0.13","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_89096e40-27e2-454a-bab5-cabd78e89395.jpg?v=1782521309","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-ancien-le-ble-qui-leve-rene-bazin-vintage-illustre-retro-papier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}