{"product_id":"louis-francis-blanc-gallimard-1934-genummerd-27-220-halfleren-band","title":"Louis Francis – Blanc | Gallimard 1934 | Numbered 27\/220 | Half-Leather Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial numbered edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the French writer Louis Francis, published by Gallimard in Paris in 1934. The novel was awarded the prestigious Prix Renaudot that same year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy belongs to a special edition of only 220 numbered copies, printed on Alfa Navarre paper and, according to the colophon, specially reserved for Sélections Lardanchet. This is copy number 27.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in a fine leather binder's band with leather corners and marbled boards. The spine features five raised bands and gilt lettering with the name of Louis Francis and the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The marbled endpapers match the decorative marbled paper of the binding. It also features a gilt top edge and a woven ribbon marker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the front cover is an original Lardanchet bookstore sticker from Lyon. This is particularly fitting for this edition, as the colophon explicitly states that the numbered edition was produced for Sélections Lardanchet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe originally dark green leather spine has discolored strongly to brown due to prolonged exposure to light. The binding also shows normal signs of wear and tear and local wear consistent with its age. The interior is lightly to evenly yellowed but appears well-cared for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Louis Francis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Gallimard \/ NRF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature: winner of the 1934 Prix Renaudot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial edition: 220 numbered copies on Alfa Navarre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopy number: 27\/220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended for: Sélections Lardanchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\/detail: Lardanchet bookstore sticker, Lyon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: leather binder's band with corners and marbled paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine: leather with five raised bands and gilt lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: marbled paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop edge: gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon marker: present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 19 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 2.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antiquarian condition with clear signs of age and wear. The originally dark green leather spine has discolored strongly to brown and shows some spots and wear. There is also light wear along the corners and edges. The paper is evenly yellowed and the edges show signs of age. There is a small pencil mark on the inside front cover. The binding has been attractively preserved and the marbled paper and gilt lettering on the spine are still clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55634452808019,"sku":"AL0307001","price":545.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_3883_857a9dd2-57ca-43c7-a332-667d51ac52a7.jpg?v=1793125450","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/de-se\/products\/louis-francis-blanc-gallimard-1934-genummerd-27-220-halfleren-band","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}