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Click here to see our other books! Oeuvres Completes de M. le Vicomte de Chateaubriand François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand 1830-36 Lefevre : Paris 9" by 5.5" SUMMARY The complete works of François-René in twenty-four uniform bindings, vicomte de Chateaubriand in the original French. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 20 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 89.99 EU Postage : £ 45.99 European Postage: £ 85.99 Asia Postage: £ 169.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 259.99 DESCRIPTION An early edition in twenty four volumes of the collected works of François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand important French author and politician who had a great influence on French literature of the nineteenth century, dominating the literary scene of the time. In the original French. In uniform half calf bindings. Complete with half titles. Comprising his historical essays and studies, travelogues, works on Christianity including his defence of the Catholic faith, novellas, poems, &c. Notably featuring his works 'Les Martyrs' (in two volumes), 'Atala' and 'Rene', celebrated long prose epics, and his exotic novel 'Les Natchez' among others. Comprising: Historical essays, illustrated with a frontispiece to vol. I; Historical miscellanies with two portraits to vol. II; Travelogues in three volumes, with five plates of engravings to vol. VI, eight to vol. VII, one to vol. VIII; 'Genie du Christianism' in three volumes, with one full page plate to vol. IX, one to vol. X, and one to vol. XI; 'Atala' and 'Rene' with his poems, featuring three full page plates to vol. XII; 'Les Martyrs' in two volumes, with two plates to vol XIII, two to vol. XIV; 'Les Natchez' with one full page plate to vol. XV; Miscellaneous literary works; Opinions and speeches; Political miscellanies in two volumes; Argumentative essays; 'Paradise Lost' by Milton translated to French by Chateaubriand in two volumes; Essays on English literature in two volumes. CONDITION In uniform half calf bindings over marbled boards, with four raised bands, gilt tooling and titles to spine. Externally smart with minor shelf wear only, lightly chipped and bumped to head and tail of spine, rubbed to boards and extremities, back strip faded. Sticker to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Light foxing scattered to leaves. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques