Aphrodite

Paris: Librairie Borel,, 1896. One of the best-selling novels of the Belle Époque First illustrated edition, a handsomely bound copy of the author's first novel. Aphrodite launched Louÿs's career: it was the best-selling work by any living French author of the time, thanks in no small part to the scandal caused by its libertine themes. The book depicts courtesan… Read more about this item

Paris: Librairie L. Borel,, 1900. A gem of American art bookbinding First edition in English of Louÿs's first novel, in a superb binding by the leading American binder Curtis Walters, known for his intricate mosaic designs. The covers are decorated with a border of green onlaid palmettes in the Etruscan style, a design made famous by Edward of Halifax… Read more about this item

Paris: Librairie Borel, 1896. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 4". Antoine Calbet. An illustrated edition of this work by Pierre Louys. An illustrated edition of this work by Pierre Louys. With illustrations by Antoine Calbet, a French painter and engraver famous for his watercolours and book illustrations. In a quarter morocco binding. Externally,… Read more about this item

London:: Fortune Press,, ND. Limited ed. Boards. Very good. No. 255 in edition of 1075. Edges uncut; cover slightly bowed, worn and stained.

Privately Printed for Subscribers only, 1919. Limited ed. Hardcover. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 25 x 17 cm. 258pp. Green boards with red spine label in the uncommon dust jacket. This edition limited to 1500 copies. Wrap-around advertisment band laid-in. Two small stains to front cover of jacket.

Paris: Libraire Illustree. — J. Tallandier, Editeur, no date [1902]. [Erotic Historical Fiction] FINELY BOUND ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Octavo (26 x 17cm), pp.[4] xiv; 374 [6]. Liberally illustrated with both full page and in-text half-tone illustrations by Zier, including the decorative paper front cover bound in. All text in French. Contemporary green half calf by BUMPUS of London, with gilt… Read more about this item

New York: Privately Printed for Subscribers Only, 1928. Hardcover. Good. Limited edition. Number 676 out of 1000 limited copies. Paper label on spine. One illustration loose and laid in, boards soiled, corners worn and bumped, thus good only.

New York: The Modern Library, 1933. 2nd Thus. Very Good. Translated by Lewis Galantière. Second or later edition from The Modern Library. In original, clipped, dust jacket in mylar with some creasing and small chipping. Red cloth over boards with gilded lettering in and frames around black labels on front and spine. Light rubbing at edges and some… Read more about this item

New York: The Modern Library, 1962. 3rd Thus. Very Good. Translated by Lewis Galantière. Third or later edition from The Modern Library, consistent with 1960's binding style. No jacket. Blue cloth over boards with debossed device on front and gilded lettering on spine. Slight rubbing at corners and spine darkened. Interior is slightly toned, otherwise clean and clear.… Read more about this item

Paris: Librairie Illustrée - J. Tallandier, Éditeur, 1896. Illustrated Editon. Hardcover. Worn copy bound in half leather over marble boards with gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some minor wear and tear to the spine and boards, along with some dust-toning. Remains well-preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 374 pages ; 19 cm. Notes; [1896?]. Subjects; Louÿs, Pierre… Read more about this item

Illustrated Editions Co., Inc, 2032-01-01. hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. 1932 used hardcover copy with no dust jacket,

Privately printed. Collectible - Acceptable. Collectible - Acceptable. No Dust Jacket Limited edition, #795/1000. Book Good. No dust jacket. Boards slightly soiled. Front hinge weak. (novel, Greece, mythology)

Arthème fayard, 1927. collection le livre de demain. in8. 1927. Broché. collection le livre de demain - illustrations monochromes --- 4 volumes: Aphrodite (moeurs antiques) + Les chansons de Bilitis + Contes choisis + La femmeet le pantin --- bois originaux de (respectivement): Morin-Jean Lébédeff Hallo

CollectibleAcceptable. 1964 Albin Michel. Cover hinges cracked. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us… Read more about this item

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Aphrodite.

París.: Arthème Fayard., 1947.. Paperback. Cubierta deslucida. Good. 23 cm. 126 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma francés . Cubierta deslucida. Literatura.(82) [[82]]

Harpercollins Publisher, 1951. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket… Read more about this item

New York, Hartsdale House. 1932. Cloth Decorated linen, 8vo. Ill.:254 pp. Frank J. Buttera.. Good. Name in pen on 1st page

Harpercollins Publisher, 1951. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Arthème fayard / le livre de demain, 1927. in8. 1927. Relié. iconographie en noir et blanc