The Works of J.J. Rousseau, 1822, France
A decorative set of shabby chic French books for collectors or home interiors. "Oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau," Volumes 8 & 9. The story of "Emile" in two volumes. {Title: The Works of J.J. Rousseau}. Copyright 1822. Published by Chez Th. Desoer Libraire, Paris. French language. Free U.S. shipping applied at checkout.
A decorative set of shabby chic French books for collectors or home interiors. "Oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau," Volumes 8 & 9. The story of "Emile" in two volumes. {Title: The Works of J.J. Rousseau}. Copyright 1822. Published by Chez Th. Desoer Libraire, Paris. French language. Free U.S. shipping applied at checkout.
A decorative set of shabby chic French books for collectors or home interiors. "Oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau," Volumes 8 & 9. The story of "Emile" in two volumes. {Title: The Works of J.J. Rousseau}. Copyright 1822. Published by Chez Th. Desoer Libraire, Paris. French language. Free U.S. shipping applied at checkout.
The covers are paper wrapped in dark pink with tanned discoloration along the cover / backstrip connection. The backstrips are discolored to tan with original darkened paper labels. The covers have rubbed, discolored areas of white. The lower left corner on Volume 9 is bent upward. The title page has moderate foxing and tanning. There are at least a few full page black and white illustrations in Volume 9. The interior pages are stiff with moderate foxing and tanning throughout. 539 + 604 pages, size: 5.5 x 3.5"
