{"product_id":"les-plus-jolies-roses-de-lanthologie-grecque-gabriel-soulages-limited-ed","title":"Les Plus Jolies Roses de l'Anthologie Grecque, Gabriel Soulages — Limited Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Paris, Léon Pichon, 1921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal 8vo, pp. 215.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. A remarkably well-preserved example, securely bound in its original printed paper wrappers and still retaining the fragile original folded glassine over-wrapper. The glassine exhibits only slight age-toning and minor, almost imperceptible nicking to the extreme corners, fulfilling its intended purpose of protecting the pristine wrappers beneath. The spine remains uncreased and sharp, indicating the volume is likely unread. The untrimmed text block shows faint, natural age-toning to the deckled edges, while internally, the pages are wonderfully bright, fresh, and entirely free from foxing. The two-colour typography and woodcut vignettes remain striking and crisp throughout, making this an exceptional, collector-grade survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This beautiful limited edition was strictly restricted to a print run of just 560 copies, with this specific example being one of 400 printed on premium handmade Vélin d'Arches paper. The work is lavishly ornamented throughout with 194 charming woodcut illustrations and vignettes executed by the celebrated Swiss-born artist and illustrator Carlègle (Charles Émile Egli).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by the esteemed master printer Léon Pichon, the volume boasts an elegant two-colour title page and exquisite typographic design typical of Pichon's fine press output. Retaining its original protective glassine wrapper in such complete, unblemished condition is highly unusual, rendering this an uncommonly scarce find on the open market in this state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled by the French writer Gabriel Soulages, \u003ci\u003eLes Plus Jolies Roses de l'Anthologie Grecque\u003c\/i\u003e is a meticulously curated selection of the most beautiful and evocative verses drawn from the classic Greek Anthology. Exploring timeless themes of love, beauty, and mortality, Soulages brings the lyrical elegance of ancient Greek epigrams to a Francophone audience. Enhanced by Carlègle's sensuous and evocative woodcut illustrations, the volume is a true celebration of classical antiquity and the enduring art of the French fine press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54736886825299,"sku":"5289","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_133637.jpg?v=1787751248","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/les-plus-jolies-roses-de-lanthologie-grecque-gabriel-soulages-limited-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}