Le Roman de la Momie, Théophile Gautier — Limited Edition

£480.00

Le Roman de la Momie, Théophile Gautier — Limited Edition

Name: Le Roman de la Momie, Théophile Gautier — Limited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6547
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Publication: Paris, Eryx, 1947

Formatting: 4to; loose signatures (en feuilles) housed in the original chemise and slipcase.

Condition Report: Very Good. The text block consists of bright, unblemished loose signatures, entirely free from foxing or handling wear, preserving the vibrancy of Uzelac's illustrations and the pristine nature of the paper. The original folding chemise exhibits mild age-toning and minor discolouration to the spine and extremities but remains structurally robust. The rigid slipcase is fully intact and structurally sound, showing only superficial scuffing, minor age-related marking, and light shelf-wear to the exterior panels, presenting a highly attractive, tightly housed example of this fragile traditional French format.

Catalogue Note: This is a strictly limited edition, being number 627 of a total edition of 695 copies. Specifically, it is one of 241 copies printed on high-quality vélin chiffon de Renage paper (numbered 455 to 695), which includes an additional suite of the plates printed in a single tone.

The work is richly illustrated by Milivoj Uzelac, whose evocative watercolours brilliantly capture the exoticism of ancient Egypt.

Issued in the traditional French livre d'artiste style, complete and well-preserved copies in this configuration have become increasingly scarce on the open market.

Set against the majestic and sun-drenched backdrop of ancient Egypt, Le Roman de la Momie follows the enthralling discovery of a hidden tomb in the Valley of the Kings by a young English lord and an archaeologist. Within lies the remarkably preserved mummy of Tahoser, the beautiful daughter of an Egyptian high priest, alongside a papyrus scroll that unveils her tragic destiny and her forbidden love for a young Hebrew. Gautier’s seminal masterpiece of historical fiction masterfully blends meticulous archaeological detail with Romantic exoticism, vividly resurrecting the splendour, mysteries, and enduring passions of a long-lost civilisation.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Théophile Gautier

Book Publisher: Eryx

Book Language: French

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: Limited Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1947

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Book Binding: Loose Sheets in Chemise and Slipcase

Illustrator: Milivoj Uzelac

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Paris, France

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