1870 French Antiquarian History: Plutarque, Les Vies des Hommes Illustres (Tome 3) – Alexis Pierron Translation – Paris, Charpentier - FB09

Product Description:

An authentic 1870 antiquarian French volume containing Tome Troisième (Volume 3) of Plutarch's classic work, "Les Vies des Hommes Illustres" (Lives of Illustrious Men). This fifth edition features the critically acclaimed, "traduction nouvelle" (new translation) by Alexis Pierron, professor at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

Published in Paris by the famed house of Charpentier et Cie (28, Quai du Louvre) and typeset by the prestigious printing press of Simon Raçon et Comp. This book features an beautifully ornate gold-leaf spine with distinct raised bands that creates an elegant vintage profile on any shelf.

Item Specifications:

• Author: Plutarch (Plutarque)

• Translator: Alexis Pierron

• Publisher: Charpentier et Cie (Paris, France)

• Printer: Simon Raçon et Comp.

• Publication Year: 1870

• Volume: Tome Troisième (Volume 3)

• Format: Duodecimo (12mo) / Standard Library Size

Condition Report (Sold AS IS):

• Spine & Binding: Very good condition. The spine leather remains entirely strong, firmly attached, and intact. The 24k gold leafing on the spine is brilliant and crisp.

• Covers: Fair condition. The red textured cloth faces of the boards are structurally sound but exhibit prominent, darker liquid/water staining across the upper surfaces.

• Interior: Very good antiquarian condition. The 1870 title page and text block are tightly bound, crisp, and fully readable, displaying a very light, natural age-related patina and minor foxing. Please use the photos as part of the condition report. We are not antiquarian book experts - our antique and vintage books were acquired in France from estate sales. Please feel free to explore your own research and ask questions if desired.

SIZE approx: 18cm x 12.5cm x 3.5cm