De La Démocratie en Amérique [First Part complete in two volumes] (second edition)

Alexis de Tocqueville

Verlag: Librairie de Charles Gosselin, Paris, 1835

Beschreibung

2nd edition, corrected (1st also appeared in 1835). Two volumes, half-bound in smooth black leather with gilt-on-brown title labels, and marbled paper-covered boards. 135 x 210 x 42mm, both vols together. I: 384pp; II: 447pp. TEXT IN FRENCH. Four gilt-ruled raised bands to spines; gilt ruling also at top and bottom of spine, but compartments are undecorated, as are boards. Each volume has bookplate of the Earl of Kenmare to front pastedown, including crest and motto ('Loyal en Tout'); a typed slip loosely inserted indicates that this refers to Valentine Browne, the 4th Earl (1825 to 1905), who was Lord Chamberlain under Gladstone. Hand-coloured folding map to rear of Vol. I; each volume concludes with table of contents. Vol. I lacks title-label on spine (stamped letters faintly visible nevertheless); leather a little worn on spines, edges and corners so that black colour is lost, but showing no major scuffs or cracks; marbled paper also a little rubbed; a previous owner's name in ink to fly-leaf of Vol. I ('Philip Panks', identity unknown); internal pages are largely clean and unmarked (though with usual darkening of the text area and typical musty smell); occasional patches of fairly light foxing, a few pages at a time; bindings appear strong and sound throughout. Overall an attractive and characterful example of this French classic. NB: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 004570

Bibliografische Details

Titel: De La Démocratie en Amérique [First Part ...

Verlag: Librairie de Charles Gosselin, Paris

Erscheinungsdatum: 1835

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good