Major works that have marked the history of thought.
First editions, often extemely rare, and beautiful antiquarian editions of literary masterpieces hold a special place in the ideal library of a book collector.
French craftsmanship unique in the world:
Glazed calf, morocco doublure, stamped or inlayed... books are dressed in their best attire thanks to a handful of master craftsmen who have housed great literary works in leather and gold bindings.
Despite Gutenberg's genius invention, manuscripts will never be erased by the printed word, and solid moveable types are evenly matched by fragile penned letters. Hasty or diligent writing, spidery scrawls or sign of the times.
Apparitions, legends, enchantments. The book becomes a grimoire, opening the doors to a world filled with mythical creatures, magicians and prophets.
Major works in antiquarian editions housed in contemporary bindings to rediscover the greatest literary masterpieces still in original condition.
Lutèce, the City of Light, the Capital of Fashion, Gastronomy and Art of Living, Babylon, Paname, Pantin, Pantruche... From the slums to the banks of the Seine, Paris has been described, illustrated, sang, told, loved, hated, although more often than not with incomparable originality and talent.
They are art and craft, the fruit of fleeting artistic inspiration and patient technical development. Engravings are multiple and yet unique, enhanced with colors, signed, numbered: an aesthetic testimony of an era, and timeless icons.