{"product_id":"balzac-comedie-humaine-1865-vol7-half-leather","title":"1865 Balzac La Comédie Humaine Vol 7 French Half Leather Literature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a beautifully preserved 1865 edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eLa Comédie Humaine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e by Honoré de Balzac, Volume 7 of the complete works, printed in Paris by Alexandre Houssiaux. This particular volume belongs to the section titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"216\"\u003eÉtudes de Mœurs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, focusing on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eScènes de la Vie de Province\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Scenes of Provincial Life), and includes the novella \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eLa Vieille Fille\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (“The Old Maid”). Balzac, one of the most significant figures in 19th-century French literature, wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"454\"\u003eLa Comédie Humaine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e as a grand literary project to depict every layer of French society in the aftermath of the Revolution and into the Restoration and July Monarchy. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eLa Vieille Fille\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, he offers a sharp, ironic portrait of ambition, courtship, and social maneuvering in a small provincial town, where reputations are fragile and alliances are everything. It’s a story rich in both social observation and subtle satire, illustrating Balzac’s fascination with the power struggles hidden beneath the surface of daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eThe binding of this book is a standout feature: a classic 19th-century French half leather binding with dark blue leather spine and corners, paired with striking blue and brown marbled paper boards. The spine is elegantly gilt with floral motifs, volume markings, and title lettering that remain crisp and vibrant. The top edge is gilt, protecting the pages from dust, and the interior boasts marbled endpapers in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Honoré de Balzac [d]Title | La Comédie Humaine, Volume 7: Études de Mœurs, Scènes de la Vie de Province [d]Publisher | Alexandre Houssiaux [d]Date | 1865 [d]Binding | Half leather with marbled boards, dark blue leather spine and corners, gilt-decorated spine, gilt top edge, marbled endpapers [d]Volumes | Single volume (Vol. 7 of series) [d]Dimensions | 8.75 in H x 5.5 in W x 1 in D [d]Origin | France [d]Place of Publication | Paris [d]Language | French\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The pages are remarkably clean, with minimal toning and no foxing, and the text remains sharp and fully readable throughout. The binding is tight and square, with only light wear at the joints and edges consistent with careful ownership over more than a century and a half. The gilt spine lettering and decoration remain crisp and vibrant. The marbled endpapers are in excellent condition. A fine and collectible copy in honest, attractive condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49926771048726,"sku":"AMD-0311","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/534AF050-433E-475E-89B0-1BDA2F2BBDEE_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774635808","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/balzac-comedie-humaine-1865-vol7-half-leather","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}