Title: Jean-Christophe Author: Rolland, Romain Place: Paris Publisher: Cahiers de la Quinzaine Date: 1904-1912 Description: 10 volumes in 17 parts. (8vo) original printed wrappers. Housed in 4 custom slipcases with chemises, slipcase spines lettered in gilt. First Edition. First Edition of this important impressionistic novel, typical of the "roman-fleuve" genre. Praised by Edmund Gosse as "The noblest work of fiction of the twentieth century." In 1913 the French Academy awarded Rolland with grand prize for literature and in 1916 the Swedish Academy awarded him the Nobel Prize for literature. With an Autograph Letter, signed, from Rolland to an unnamed recipient, regarding this work. Rare. Lot Amendments Condition: Some professional repairs to spines of several volumes, some light chipping and browning; very good. Item number: 242237
Title: Jean-Christophe Author: Rolland, Romain Place: Paris Publisher: Cahiers de la Quinzaine Date: 1904-1912 Description: 10 volumes in 17 parts. (8vo) original printed wrappers. Housed in 4 custom slipcases with chemises, slipcase spines lettered in gilt. First Edition. First Edition of this important impressionistic novel, typical of the "roman-fleuve" genre. Praised by Edmund Gosse as "The noblest work of fiction of the twentieth century." In 1913 the French Academy awarded Rolland with grand prize for literature and in 1916 the Swedish Academy awarded him the Nobel Prize for literature. With an Autograph Letter, signed, from Rolland to an unnamed recipient, regarding this work. Rare. Lot Amendments Condition: Some professional repairs to spines of several volumes, some light chipping and browning; very good. Item number: 242237
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