1735 Crébillon fils L’Ecumoire, Japanese History 2 vols in 1, illustrated
$ 152.32
Description
Offered here is a genuine 18th-century French antiquarian book , printed in 1735 , nearly 300 years old . Claude-Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon (Crébillon fils) L’Ecumoire, Histoire Japonoise “A Londres, aux dépens de la Compagnie” MDCCXXXV (1735) This copy contains Tome Premier and Tome Second bound together in one volume , as commonly encountered in period bindings. Physical Details Small octavo format Original covers, newer leather spine in a "sympathetic" rebind Raised spine bands Two engraved title pages (one for each tome) Laid paper consistent with early 18th-century printing Text in French The book shows honest age-related wear : rubbing to the leather, edge wear, toning and light foxing to pages. The binding is sound and the text block is intact. Overall, a very presentable and authentic example of an early Enlightenment-era book. Provenance This copy bears a Fintray House Library mark. Fintray House (Scotland) was a notable country estate with a historic private library, and provenance from named estate libraries is actively collected in the antiquarian book market. History & Significance of the Book L’Ecumoire, Histoire Japonoise is one of the most famous satirical novels of the French Enlightenment . Although framed as a “Japanese history,” the book is not a factual account of Japan . Instead, Crébillon fils uses an exotic, fictionalized Japanese setting to satirize French court life, politics, morality, and sexuality —a common literary technique in the 18th century to avoid censorship. Published in 1735 , the work was controversial in its time and cemented Crébillon fils’ reputation as a leading libertine and satirical writer , alongside figures such as Voltaire and Montesquieu. The “Japanese” names (Tanzaï, Néadarné, etc.) and settings serve as a literary disguise , allowing sharp commentary on European society. Because of this, the book is collected today for: French Enlightenment literature Satirical and libertine fiction Early Orientalism in European literature Illustrated 18th-century books Why This Copy Is Desirable Early 1735 edition Complete with both title pages and engravings Two volumes bound together Documented historic library provenance Dimensions: Weight - 260g Height - 13.5cm Width - 8.5cm Thickness - 3.5cm
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