{"product_id":"antique-1912-french-larousse-dictionary-larousse-classique-illustre","title":"Antique 1912 French Larousse Dictionary - Larousse Classique Illustré","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful original 1912 French illustrated dictionary and encyclopedia, published in Paris by Librairie Larousse and compiled by Claude Augé.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the iconic Art Nouveau dandelion cover design and hundreds of detailed illustrations, maps, engravings and reference plates throughout, this substantial volume is as decorative as it is historically fascinating. Whether displayed on a bookshelf, used as a prop, or carefully restored, it is a wonderful piece of early 20th-century publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle Translation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarousse Classique Illustré – \u003cem\u003eIllustrated Classical Larousse\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNouveau Dictionnaire Encyclopédique – \u003cem\u003eNew Encyclopedic Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher's motto, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Je sème à tout vent,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e translates to \u003cstrong\u003e\"I sow to every wind,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolising the spreading of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Librairie Larousse, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor\/Editor: Claude Augé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 20 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in well-loved antique condition and is being sold as a restoration project or decorative collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal spine cloth is largely missing, with the binding exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers show age, rubbing, marks and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are age toned as expected for a book over 110 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior appears largely complete, with attractive illustrations and maps throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding remains together despite the damaged spine, but should be handled with care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its condition, it remains a wonderfully atmospheric antique and would make a beautiful addition to a French book collection, Victorian-inspired décor, a library display, or a restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the enchantments of different screens, colours may appear slightly different in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivy \u0026 Shadow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53969616470332,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9565\/5478\/files\/IMG_6078_1.jpg?v=1786090310","url":"https:\/\/www.ivyandshadow.com.au\/products\/antique-1912-french-larousse-dictionary-larousse-classique-illustre","provider":"Six Impossible Things Berrima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}