Edition de Grand Luxe "Scenes of Military and Political Life" I–II by Balzac
Item Details
This limited Edition de Grand Luxe set of The Human Comedy: Scenes of Military and Political Life Vol. I–II by Honoré de Balzac was published by George Barrie & Son of Philadelphia in 1898 exclusively for subscribers. They are fully bound in blue morocco with gilt inlaid floral designs, as well as gilt doublures and moiré silk linings. These volumes are numbered 6 of 7 and include numerous etchings in four states: Japan vellum, India paper, papier de Chine, and Whatman paper finished in watercolors (one each). Volume I contains The Chouans and Volume II contains A Passion in the Dessert, An Episode Under the Reign of Terror, and A Dark Affair.
| Title and Author/Editor | The Human Comedy: Scenes of Military and Political Life (Honoré de Balzac) |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Translator | G. Burnham, J. Alfred Burgan, Peter P. Breen |
| Binding | Leather |
| Publisher or Printer | George Barrie & Son |
| Publication Year | 1898 |
| Period | Late 19th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | Philadelphia |
| Language | English |
| Volumes | I–II |
| Number of Books | 2 |
Condition
- tight bindings; slightly loose hinges; rubbing, cracking, and wear to boards, mostly along hinges; bumped corners; chips to silk linings; page toning; bowing to Vol. I; not checked for complete plates.
Dimensions
- measures one.
Item #
ITMGB14772
