Henri Martin - Henri MARTIN - Histoire de France - 17 Tomes (Complet

Excellent opportunity for bibliophiles and history enthusiasts of France. Complete, homogeneous, period edition in 17 volumes of Henri Martin's monumental work: "Histoire de France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'en 1789", published in Paris by the eminent publisher Furne between 1861 and 1865 (Fourth edition). COMPOSITION ET SPÉCIFICITÉS DU LOT : • Complete collection: All 17 volumes are present, including the precious volume of the "Table Analytique" (general index), essential for researchers and often missing in these series. • Magnificent off-text illustrations: The work is richly illustrated with magnificent steel engravings of great finesse, printed by the famous Chardon house (Imp. F. Chardon aîné). Includes numerous historical portraits (including a remarkable portrait of J.J. Rousseau after La Tour, engraved by Hopwood) as well as major historical scenes ("Les États Généraux de 1789" engraved by Beyer, battle scenes, etc.). Presence of the Henri Martin portrait in the frontispiece of Volume I. • Official mentions: Work crowned by the Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres (1844) and by the French Academy (1856, 1859 - Le Grand Prix Gobert). RELIURE ET ÉTAT DE CONSERVATION : • Period bindings: Superb half-leather binding in brown cuir (chagrin/veau) with corners. Spine with raised bands elegantly decorated with gold-tooled compartments, dark leather title and volume numerals with gilt titling. Marbled boards. Matching marbled edges. • General state: Bindings solid and firm, hinges intact. Light rubbing and normal wear on the headcaps and corners, fully consistent with the age of the volumes. • Interiors: Fresh text, good quality paper with natural, sparse age-toned foxing that does not affect the beauty of the engravings or readability. DÉTAILS LOGISTIQUES : • Exact dimensions: Format in-8 (approximately 23.5 x 15.5 cm per volume). • Total weight: Very heavy lot (approximately 15-18 kg for all 17 volumes). • Shipping method: Smart shipment via Catawiki. Bombproof and ultra-secure packing distributed optimally to guarantee receipt without any damage. Shipment with tracking and full insurance.

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