Contes fantastiques de Hoffmann / traduction par P. Christian, Illustrés par Gavarni. — Paris: Lavigne, 1843.
Author/Editor
Engraver/Block Cutter
Brevière, Louis-Henri (French, 1797–1869) Novion (French, fl. 19th century)
Title: CONTES FANTASTIQUES | DE | HOFFMANN | TRADUCTION NOUVELLE ; PRÉCÉDÉS | DE SOUVENIRS INTIMES SUR LA VIE DE L’AUTEUR | PAR P. CHRISTIAN. | ILLUSTRÉS PAR GAVARNI. | {Publisher’s device} | — PARIS, | LAVIGNE, LIBRAIRE-ÉDITEUR, | 1 RUE DU PAON SAINT-ANDRÉ. | MDCCCXLIII. ||
Pagination: ffl, [i-vi] –h.t. / colopon, t.p. /blank, dedication /blank, [vii] viii-xix [xx][1,-3] 4-522, bfl, + woodcut illustrations by Brévière et Novionafter Gavarni: 10 full page plates, initials, tail pieces, and in text.
Collation: [a]-b4 c2, 1-654 661.
Binding: Quarter brown morocco over marbled boards, raised bands with gilt double fillets, gilt arabesque in compartments, title lettering.
Catalogue raisonné: L. Carteret (1927), p. 295.
Additional Information
| Collection | Illustrated books , Library |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Book |
| Period | 19 AD , Mid-19th century |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Media/Technique | Paper , Wood engraving , Woodcut |
| Subject | Fairy tales , Fiction , French translation , German literature , Literature , Mystery |
| Creation / Publishing year | 1843 |
| Edition | 1st edition, thus |
| Binding | Hardcover , Quarter morocco |
| Size | 24.3 x 15.5 cm , 4to |
| Catalogue raisonne | L. Carteret. Le trésor... (1927) |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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