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Magnificent collection of 18 volumes – Oeuvres by Gustave Flaubert – Decorative gold-tooled bindings – Printed edition in Switzerland Stunning literary set of 18 volumes dedicated to Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880), one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century and a cornerstone of classical literature. This splendid collection brings together several of the writer’s major works, as well as his correspondence, his personal writings, his literary reflections and his lesser-known texts. A particularly captivating ensemble, both for its rich literary content and for the elegance and harmony of its bindings. A collection with elegant, refined bindings The 18 volumes feature very handsome uniform bindings in brown tawny, adorned with delicate gilded motifs. The spines are richly decorated with gilded laurel crowns, ornamental borders and blue cartouches bearing the name GUSTAVE FLAUBERT as well as the title of each work. Each volume also carries a gilded numbering, giving the whole a particularly harmonious presentation. Displayed in a bookcase, these volumes form a remarkable decorative collection, evoking the charm of great classical libraries and traditional literary editions. Contents of the lot – 18 volumes This collection includes, notably, the following titles: 1. Madame Bovary 2. Letters to Louise Colet 3. Correspondence 1832-1852 4. Three Tales 5. Journey to the Orient 6. Correspondence 1855-1870 7. Sentimental Education 8. Notebooks and Projects 9. Youth Writings 10. Correspondence 1871-1873 11. By the Fields and by the Shores 12. The Temptation of Saint Anthony 13. Bouvard and Pécuchet 14. The First Education of Sentiment 15. The First Temptation of Saint Anthony 16. Theatre 17. Correspondence 1857-1864 18. Salammbô A remarkable panorama of Gustave Flaubert’s literary universe, allowing readers to discover both his masterful novels and his writing process, his travels and his intellectual life. A true literary treasure This collection enables exploration of the multiple facets of Gustave Flaubert’s talent. Madame Bovary, a masterpiece of French realism, remains one of the most famous novels in world literature. Sentimental Education offers a remarkable social and emotional fresco of the 19th century. Salammbô transports the reader to Carthaginian antiquity, at the heart of a fascinating historical world. Bouvard and Pécuchet illustrates the writer’s critical, ironic and deeply original view of human knowledge. The various volumes of correspondence also provide valuable testimony on his personal life, his relationships with contemporaries and his exacting conception of literature. Edition and features An interior photograph chiefly presents the volume Correspondence 1853-1856 – The Genesis of Madame Bovary, including letters to Louise Colet and to Louis Bouilhet, with a preface and notes by Maurice Nadeau. The note “Printed in Switzerland” appears at the end of this volume. These elements bear witness to the editorial interest of the collection, which pairs Flaubert’s texts with a critical apparatus to help better understand his work. Condition The volumes present a handsome overall appearance, with matching bindings and gilding still clearly visible. Some signs of use, small wear marks and light wear are visible on some headbands and edges of the bindings, in keeping with the photographs. The photographed inner pages are clearly legible, with a natural slight browning of the paper. The set retains a very beautiful presentation and undeniable bibliophilic charm. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the exterior and interior condition of the volumes. A beautiful opportunity for collectors This collection constitutes a particularly interesting set for: - Lovers of French literature and great classical authors. - Collectors of antique books and decorative editions. - Enthusiasts of beautiful bindings with gilded decoration. - Bibliophiles looking to enrich their library. - Lovers of 19th-century literary history. - Fans of classical decoration, old libraries and reading rooms. Conclusion A magnificent ensemble of 18 Gustave Flaubert volumes, combining literature, elegance and French cultural heritage. With their superb tawny brown backs, gilded ornaments and deep blue cartouches, these works form a collection as enjoyable to behold as to read. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a set devoted to one of France’s most illustrious writers, ideal for enriching a personal library or completing a literary collection. Lot sold as a whole, composed of the 18 volumes shown in the photographs. 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