Watson & Co. Antiquarians is proud to offer a remarkable piece of printing history: Volume 3 of the 1799 (An VII) edition of the Works of Molière.
• The Stereotype Revolution: This volume features the famous "Édition Stéréotype" developed by Firmin Didot. By using solid plates of type, the Didot press achieved a level of typographic precision and clarity that was previously impossible.
• Revolutionary Heritage: Printed in Paris during the French Republic (An VII), this book reflects the era's transition from the Enlightenment to the age of Napoleon.
• Master Typography: Pierre Didot l’Aîné utilized high-contrast fonts and expansive margins, creating a "Modern" look that redefined book design for the 19th century.
• Binding & Condition: Housed in original period leather with a gilt-decorated spine. The paper is exceptionally bright due to the high-quality rag stock used for these specialized stereotype runs.
Watson & Co. Antiquarians is proud to offer a remarkable piece of printing history: Volume 3 of the 1799 (An VII) edition of the Works of Molière.
• The Stereotype Revolution: This volume features the famous "Édition Stéréotype" developed by Firmin Didot. By using solid plates of type, the Didot press achieved a level of typographic precision and clarity that was previously impossible.
• Revolutionary Heritage: Printed in Paris during the French Republic (An VII), this book reflects the era's transition from the Enlightenment to the age of Napoleon.
• Master Typography: Pierre Didot l’Aîné utilized high-contrast fonts and expansive margins, creating a "Modern" look that redefined book design for the 19th century.
• Binding & Condition: Housed in original period leather with a gilt-decorated spine. The paper is exceptionally bright due to the high-quality rag stock used for these specialized stereotype runs.
