asmodeus devil two sticks biographical de sage alain rene (23 résultats)

Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Soft cover. Etat : As New. 2020 Lector House reprint paperback; as new, just light storage wear; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New. In.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Johannot, Tony (illustrateur). Brown cloth over boards with gilt lettering and illustration on the spine; xx, 401, [1] pp.; richly illustrated. Nice illustrations in this book. Fair (Boards are heavily worn and detached from the textblock; spine strip has a 2-inch detached portion at the top; textblock edges are toned/scuffed/smudged; textblock is cracked; interior is clean but toned; some pages are creased and dog-eared.).

Hardback. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : No DW. 1st Edition. Original gre blue cloth lettered and decorated in gold on spine and decorated in blind on covers. Inscription of owner at start of book. Some spotting. Fairly clean text in cleanish but quite worn covers . Minor damage to spine.

Etat : New. Print on Demand.

Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition Thus. Hardback. 8vo. pp xxviii, 419. A new translation by Joseph Thomas. Original publisher's purple cloth; front cover and spine lettered in gilt. Frontispiece, vignette to title page, and many illustrations in the text by Tony Johannot. Spine and narrow strip at bottom of rear cover slightly sunned, uniformly; scattered light foxing to prelims and last few pages. VG.

orig. dec. cloth Nice copy octavo 419pp., ills., Front hinge a little weak o/w a nice copy in sl. worn cloth.

The first translated edition of Alain Renê Le Sage's Asmodeus, illustrated by Tony Johannot. Large 8vo. pp xx, [402]; in-text engravings throughout and a frontispiece. Rebound in later green half calf over emerald green cloth, with the spine discoloured to brown with gilt ornaments arranged within compartments edged with gilt fillets, gilt title lettering. Bookplate of Viscount Birkenhead. Edges of spine rubbed; top edges of the pages gold. Book.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 438. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1841 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 438.

Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 440. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1841 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 440.

Octavo, pp. [i-ii] iii-xx 1-401 [402: printer's imprint], numerous illustrations by Tony Johannot, including a frontispiece with mounted illustration on India paper, mid-nineteenth century three-quarter black leather and marbled boards, spine panel stamped in gold, marbled endpapers. First printing of this translation. LE DIABLE BOITEUX, a classic French fantasy first published in Paris in 1707, was first published in English in 1708. The version translated by Thomas was first published in 1841. Le Sage's novel "imitated in framework and title from DIABLO COJUELO of Guevara (1641)" Asmodee, the "diable boiteux" is "released by Don Cleophas Zambullo from a bottle in which he has be imprisoned by an astrologer. To divert his benefactor, Asmodee lifts the roofs off the houses of Madrid and shows him what is passing within. This provides the author with an opportunity for a satirical picture of the Parisian society of the day in all its perversity." - Harvery and Heseltine (eds), The Oxford Companion to French Literature, p. 201. "Light, entertaining material that has served as the ultimate model for many diabolic tours for purposes of satire and amusement." - Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1009. "Less a novel than a sequence of highly entertaining satirical episodes, ASMODEUS became the model for numerous narratives in which a demon gives a human being a magical tour of contemporary life and vice." - Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 1-45. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy Volume II, p. 74. Bleiler (1978), p. 123. Reginald 08942D. Bound without the final leaf of ads (pages 403-04). Leather a bit rubbed at head and tail of spine panel and corner tips, frontispiece foxed, additional minor occasional foxing in the text, else a clean, tight, very good copy. (#95278).

Etat : In very good condition. Original half morocco with tooled gilt rules,rebacked saving the orginal spine, spine with five raised bands in six compartments, tooled gilt lettering and floral design on the spine. Marbled pasted and free end papers., Ex Libris Abel E. Berland. \"Light, entertaining material that has served as the ultimate model for many diabolic tours for purposes of satire and amusement.\" - Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1009., Size : 8vo: 152mm x 247mm, Illustrated with a profusion of in-text illustrations and one frontispiece. , P. Frontis, Title, Preface (2), Table of Contents (2), Notice of LeSage (vii-xx),1-399, Printer?s imprint.

Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 462. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1879 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 462.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 438, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 438.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 440, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 440.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Asmodeus: Or, The Devil On Two Sticks. With A Biographical Notice Of The Author, By Jules Janin. Translated By Joseph Thomas.This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions.2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentionalunintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work.We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Asmodeus | Or, The Devil On Two Sticks. With A Biographical Notice Of The Author, By Jules Janin. Translated By Joseph Thomas. | Alain-René Le Sage | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2020 | Lector House | EAN 9789354202353 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.