Description: RARE French Book Written in French Paul et Virginie I do not read French I also do not know how rare this edition is so I will place an asking price and expect to take offers. Will ship within US. Paul et VirginieJacques Bernardin Henri de Saint-Pierre Publisher:ToursAd Mame Et Cie, Imprimeurs-libraires1849 3 ILLUSTRATIONSDecorative cover is tight with small amount of dent at top and bottom of spine Comes with a note in ink inserted Bound in full calf with gilt detailing. Originally published in 1788 as Volume IV of the set 'Etudes de la Nature'. Subsequently published separately in 1789. This is one of several similar editions published later, this one in 1849. Written in the original French. Written by French botanist and author, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, who is best known for this very popular novel. 'Paul et Virginie' follows the titular characters, set on the island of Mauritius whilst under French rule. The two friends have been raised as brother and sister since birth, and grow to fall in love. The John Nichols Gallery has been exhibiting and selling vintage photographs in historic Santa Paula since 1984. There are thousands of rare photos and books in the gallery. Browsers welcome by appointment. . Ask me about other images and rare books.
Price: 499 USD
Location: Santa Paula, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Paris
Language: French
Special Attributes: 1849 Edition
Author: Washington Irving
Publisher: Donobue, Henneberry & Co.
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Classics
Modified Item: No
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1849
Original/Facsimile: Original