Madame Bovary book by Gustave Flaubert, illustrated by Fourie, Fleur-de-lis

Description: Antique Madame Bovary book by Gustave Flaubert, illustrated by Fourie, Fleur-de-lis 1912 -- A Novel of the Comedie D'Amour Series by Societe Des Beaux-Arts of Paris, London and New York published in 1912. The handsome, rough cut leaves of this gilt lettered edition have a romantic feel to it. I love the haphazard stack of papers that feel like an original manuscript on foxing paper aged from time. This antique book of a classic novel by Gustave Laubert is a tale tested by time through censorship and inappropriate reading. In its portrayal of bourgeois mentalities, especially its examination of every psychological nuance of its title character, Madame Bovary came to be seen as both the principal masterpiece of realism and the work that established the realist movement on the European scene.At his trial on 29 January, 1857, the prosecution argued that Emma Bovary's joy in committing adultery was reprehensible and that reading Flaubert's work would inevitably lead to the decay of public decency. Don't miss an opportunity to treasure these words in a truly unique time capsule of literary talent. In GOOD reading condition. Gilt on cover with a lovely Fleur-de-lis below the title. As well as, gilt on leaf tips. Both are full of luster but there are markings from use (see pictures please). Backside has scuffing (see picture please). The spine lettering is somewhat more dull. Spine tips and corners show shelf wear. Tissue at title illustrations is still in tact. Binding good. Leaves are discolored from age. Back endpaper has notation in pencil. No other marked, missing, loose, torn, creased, or odorous pages. A sound copy for you collection that is over a hundred years old. 398 pages 9" x 6" x 1 1/2" Ships wrapped in tissue, tied with string and handmade, reusable tags then packed snugly in repurposed materials "Waste not, want not"More nostalgic wares available in the Antique Vintage Boutique

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