{"product_id":"mademoiselle-cloque-rene-boylesve-eerste-uitgave-1899-editions-de-la-revue-blanche","title":"Mademoiselle Cloque - René Boylesve - First Edition 1899 - Éditions de la Revue Blanche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMademoiselle Cloque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a French novel by René Boylesve, originally published in 1899 by Éditions de la Revue Blanche in Paris. This copy belongs to the first book edition of the work and is bound in an attractive half-leather binding with marbled boards and gilt spine details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe novel is set in nineteenth-century Tours, where a conflict over the rebuilding of the Basilica of Saint Martin divides the local community. Boylesve weaves this historical background into a story about conviction, family relationships, and the influence of religion and social expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is a characteristic example of French literature from the fin de siècle. The original 1899 edition is particularly interesting because a revised version of the novel appeared in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light brown leather spine, with gilt title and decorative lines, forms a beautiful contrast with the dark marbled boards. The binding shows visible signs of use, including slight wear to the leather, wear to the edges, and a slight curvature. The paper has yellowed evenly over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book block is in good condition, and the pages shown are clean and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive antique copy for lovers of French literature, historical novels, and classic bookbindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMademoiselle Cloque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMlle Cloque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: René Boylesve (1867–1926)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Éditions de la Revue Blanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of publication: 1899\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eEdition: First book edition (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eédition originale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: A. Majesté \u0026amp; L. Bouchardeau, Châteauroux\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: Literary novel, novel of manners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Fin de siècle, 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Hardcover, half-leather binding with marbled boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine: Light brown leather with gilt title and decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 398 numbered pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 18.5 × 12.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good for its age, with visible wear to the binding, slight curvature, and natural paper yellowing\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","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55317168521555,"sku":"AB0707015","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1661_b8b2d223-7a2f-4e22-8d6d-6c6053e9b034.jpg?v=1791709501","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-us\/products\/mademoiselle-cloque-rene-boylesve-eerste-uitgave-1899-editions-de-la-revue-blanche","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}