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Candide

by Voltaire; illustrated by Rockwell Kent

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New York: Random House, 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. near fine. Spectacular hand-colored edition of Candide (1 of 95), issued to celebrate the inauguration of Bennett Cerf's new company, Random House. The logo for Random House, used to this day, comes from the final illustration in the book, by Rockwell Kent, depicting an idealized country home filled with the ideas of the Enlightenment. No slipcase. A beautiful book. 4to, handsomely rebound in 1/2 tan morocco over the original patterned cloth (which is very fresh). New York: Random House, 1928. A near fine copy with just a couple of minor spots in the margins, no bumps or tears. See photos.
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Candide

by VOLTAIRE & KENT, Rockwell

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New York: Random House, 1928. Limited. hardcover. fine. Kent, Rockwell. Extensively illustrated throughout by Rockwell Kent, with each drawing hand-colored. 112 pages. Short slim 4to, handsomely rebound in 1/2 brown morocco and beige cloth boards. New York: Random House, 1928. A fine copy of the special limited printing with color images, printed by Elmer Adler's Pynston Printers.<br/> <br/> From a total of 1470 copies signed by Rockwell Kent, this is one of only 95 hand-coloured in the studio of the artist [This copy is un-numbered]. A splendid production, issued to celebrate the inauguration of Bennett Cerf's new company, Random House. The logo for Random House, used to this day, comes from the final illustration in the book -- an idealized country home filled with the ideas of the Enlightenment.<br/> <br/>
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Candide

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet De

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1st Edition
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New York: Random House. Original beige cloth in folding red boards that fit in a matching elegant red slipcase that is a third leather and the rest paper-covered boards. First Edition thus and the first book published by Random House. No. 958 of 1470 copies signed by illustrator Rockwell Kent. Laid in is a signed Rockwell Kent print that was not connected to this book publication. The print is a wood engraving, "Girl on a Cliff," which was one of 1750 copies issued from the press in 1930. Two white spots on the bottom edge of the slipcase, Very Good. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1928.
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Candide (Signed by Rockwell Kent)
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Candide (Signed by Rockwell Kent)

by de Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet (1694-1778)

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Used - Bound in coarse ivory cloth with gilt embossed titles, rules, and illustration on upper board, title and ornaments on spine, dec
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Limited edition, #1223 of 1470
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New York: Random House, 1928. Limited edition, #1223 of 1470. Cloth over boards. Quarto. 111 pages. Bound in coarse ivory cloth with gilt embossed titles, rules, and illustration on upper board, title and ornaments on spine, decorative endpapers. Binding shows some mild age toning, gilt dulled on spine, some rubbing to gilt illustration on upper board. Binding sound. An attractive copy, very good condition overall.. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. A beautiful edition of Voltaire's satirical and witty critique of the human condition, religion, politics, and philosophy. Illustrated and signed by Rockwell Kent. <br /> <br /> This is the first book that was published by Random House. The firm was founded in 1927 by Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, with the name inspired by Cerf's remark that they would "publish a few books on the side at random." Rockwell Kent, the leading commercial artist in the U. S. at that time, happened to be in Cerf and Klopfer's office when they… Read More
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Candide.

by VOLTAIRE, Jean François-Marie Arouet de; KENT, Rockwell (Illus.); [ALDINGTON, Richard (Transl.)]; [MERRILL, Charles Edmund (Contrib.)]

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1929 SIGNED Candide VOLTAIRE Enlightenment Philosophy ROCKWELL KENT Illustrated

"Candide" by Voltaire is a seminal work of the Enlightenment, first published in 1759, is a satirical novella that follows the protagonist, Candide, as he transitions from naive optimism to pragmatic realism after facing numerous hardships. The work critiques societal institutions like religion and philosophy, particularly Leibnizian optimism, leading to its initial banning. However, its insightful exploration of the human experience has since made it a cornerstone of Western literature.

This rare edition is enhanced by the Art Deco illustrations of the renowned American artist, Rockwell Kent.

Item number: #41329
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VOLTAIRE, Jean François-Marie Arouet de; KENT, Rockwell (Illus.); [ALDINGTON, Richard (Transl.)]; [MERRILL, Charles Edmund (Contrib.)]

Candide.

New York: The Literary Guild, 1929. Signed Limited edition

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o 111, [1]
o Illustrated throughout
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Candide (1928 Limited Edition Signed By Rockwell Kent)

Candide (1928 Limited Edition Signed By Rockwell Kent)

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet De; Bibliographical Note By Charles Edmund Merrill Jr., Illustrated By Rockwell Kent

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1st Edition Thus 1st Printing
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New York: Random House, 1928. 1st Edition Thus 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 111 Pp. #1159 Of 1450 Copies, The First Book Published By Random House, Illustrated Throughout By Rockwell Kent And Signed By Him On The Limitation Page. Binding And Gilt With Light Wear, Spine Gilt Mostly Worn Away But Title Very Clear, Some Browning Along Spine, Tiny Frays At Corners Of Spine, Contents Fine.
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The Interpretation of a Classic.

The Interpretation of a Classic.: The illustrated editions of Candide. An Examination & Checklist. with an introduction by Giles Barber.

by Tucker, Peter

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1993. (Oxford), The Previous Parrot Press 1993. 30 : 20 cm. 68 pages with many, partly coloured, partly tipped in, plates and illustrations. Red original cloth, title on board and spine, illustrated original slipcase. One of 185 numbered copies, signed by Giles Barber, who wrote the introduction and by the author Peter Tucker. The illustrations by many famous artist who have interpreted Voltaire's classic, from the time of its publication up to the 1990ies. The frontispiece by Antoni Clavé, initials by Rockwell Kent,the illustrations range from Daniel Chodowiecki, to Paul Klee, Alfred Kubin, Guiseppe Mazzoni, Sylvain Sauvage, Brunelleschi, Hans Erni to Angela Barrett. The checklist lists 106 different items. With the prospectus laid in.
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Candide signed
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Candide signed

by Voltaire, François-Marie Arouet

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Limited Edition
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From the Estate of Barbara Walters. Illustrated and signed by Rockwell Kent. Limited edition #1353 of 1470 sold out copies. With description from bookseller Ursus Rare Books Ltd.Candide, satirical novel published in 1759 that is the best-known work by Voltaire. It is a savage denunciation of metaphysical optimism as espoused by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz that reveals a world of horrors and folly. Voltaire s Candide, published when the author was 65 and condemned by numerous clerical and political authorities across Europe, was influenced by various atrocities of the mid-18th century, most notably the devastating Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the outbreak of the horrific Seven Years War in the German states, and the unjust execution of the English Admiral John Byng.
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CANDIDE Rockwell Kent illustrator

by Jean Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire

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New York: Literary Guild, 1929. Hardcover. Near Fine. Near Fine hardcover in Fair/Good dustjacket
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Candide

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet de

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Limited Edition
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Random House, 1928. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Kent, Rockwell. 1066/1470, signed by Kent. Raised lettering on cover with gilt accent. Spine is a bit tanned. A little foxing on page edges. Name on front pastedown. B/W Rockwell Kent illustrations throughout.
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Candide

by Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de

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New York: Halcyon House, 1936. Hardcover. Very good condition/good. Rockwell Kent. Folio 111p., illus. by Rockwell Kent Signed by the illustrator.
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Candide -- (Signed, Ltd. Ed.)

by VOLTAIRE, Jean Francois Marie Arouet De

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Reprint
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NY: Random House, 1928. Bound in tan cloth, with raised gilt letters and illustration to front panel and spine. Spine is a bit darkened. This is #1029 of 1470 signed copies. Signed by the illustrator, Rockwell Kent, on the limitation page. Decorated endsheets. 111 pg.. Signed by Illustrator. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket - As Published. Illus. by Rockwell Kent. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.
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Candide

by Voltaire

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Used - Spine slightly darkened and leaning; lightly rubbed and darkened to boards. Very good.
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Limited edition, No. 1,408 of 1,470 copies
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Hardcover
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New York: Random House, 1929. Limited edition, No. 1,408 of 1,470 copies. Cloth. Spine slightly darkened and leaning; lightly rubbed and darkened to boards. Very good.. Rockwell Kent. Jean Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire. Rockwell Kent, illustrator. Candide. New York: Random House, 1929. Limited edition, No. 1,408 of 1,470 copies. Signed by Rockwell Kent. Quarto. 111pp. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Publisher's cream-colored pictorial cloth, stamped in gilt to spine and front cover, patterned endleaves. .
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Candide : La Raison Suffisante

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet De ; Aldington, Richard ; Kent, Rockwell

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Garden City: Hanover House. 1959. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". F Edition and Printing Not Stated. H Hard Cover -. Good. Inscribed & signed by author in his tiny writing on the half-title : "To / Naomi and Ted [Seigel] / affectionarely / --- / from / Sally & Rockwell / 1959". Edition and printing not stated. Good in good dust jacket. Book : slight darkening to spine & edges of covers. Jacket : slight darkening to spine & rear panel, chipped at top & bottom of spine, 1/4 inch chip missing near center of front spine hinge, several tears along top of front panel with internal tape repairs, 3.5 x .75 inch piece almost detached at top center of rear panel. Jacket in archival protector. 16 x 24cm. hard cover. 112pp. Signed: I Inscribed & Signed By Author
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Candide

Candide

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Marie Arouet de; Rockwell Kent

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Limited Signed Numbered Edition
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1928: Random House. Limited Signed Numbered Edition. Hardcover. Rockwell Kent. In collectible condition, illustrated by Rockwell Kent and restricted to a limited run of 1470 copies. This is hand numbered as No. 1057. (4to), Original cream linen decorated in gilt. Light wear and some sunning to spine and lightly bumped corners. Paper extraordinary to the touch and extremely clean end leaf pages and paste downs. Extremely rare foxing with vivid illustrations and bright, clean pages. Gorgeous condition for a book nearly a century old. Provenance extended to E. Weyhe/Prints and Books on the Fine Arts in New York with receipt typewritten for Sept. 13, 1928. Often collectibles that present with forms of provenance make a delightful addition to any collector's library.
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Candide

by Voltaire

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New York: The Literary Guild , 1929. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Good. 11" by 7.5". Rockwell Kent . Voltaire's scandalous tale of 'Candide' with the illustrations by Rockwell Kent, first edition thus. A picaresque satire by Voltaire, considered his magnum opus. Candide was both a great success and great scandal; It was immediately banned after its original secret publication in 1759 due to it containing religious blasphemy, political sedition, and intellectual hostility. Today, it is praised for its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition.This edition is illustrated in text by American painter Rockwell Kent, a resetting of the limited Random House edition. Complete with unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, light bumping and fading to head and tail of spine. Dust wrapper unclipped and generally smart with minor shelf wear, chipped to head and tail of spine and extremities, age toning to wraps and… Read More
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Candide (1928 Limited Edition Signed By Rockwell Kent)

by Voltaire and Rockwell Kent (ill)

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Random House, 1928. Hardcover. Good. Limited edition No. 1444 of 1470 signed by Rockwell Kent.. Faded leather like tan boards with gilt embossed decoration.
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Candide

by Voltaire, Jean Francois Maire Arouet

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Hardcover
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New York: Random House, 1929. Hardcover. VG/Good dustjacket has small tears and nicks. Tan boards with gilt illustration, lettering and decoration. Decorative end papers. 111 pp. Illustrations by Rockwell Kent. A reprint edition of the book published in 1928 in a limited edition. "This book, the first of the Random House reprints ... contains all the illustrations made by Rockwell Kent for the Random House limited edition of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight.
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Candide

Candide

by Voltaire, Jean François Marie de; Rockwell Kent

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Random House Reprint
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New York: Made by Pynson Printers for Random House, 1929. Random House Reprint. Hardcover. Rockwell Kent. 111pp. Quarto [28 cm] Magenta cloth over boards with gilt stamped titles and ornamentation on the spine and front cover. Very good condition. The boards are very slightly concave, the spine ends and corners of the covers are gently bumped, and the underlying boards are just barely peeking through at the foot of the spine and the bottom fore edge corner of the front cover. There is a minor stain on the rear cover. The dust jacket is in poor condition. It is torn in half, and has numerous closed tears and small open tears in the edges and along the folds. The jacket is also mildly soiled and darkened. This book, the first of the Random House Reprints is set by hand in Garamond type and printed on a specially made paper by the Pynson Printers, and contains all the illustrations made by Rockwell Kent for the Random House limited edition of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight.
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Candide

by Jean Francois marie Arouet de Voltaire

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Used - Fine
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First Trade Edition
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Hardcover
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New York: Random House, 1930. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Rockwell Kent. Original publisher's quarter cream vellum over brown cloth with heavy stock endpapers. The first trade publication of a work previously available only in the scarce, expensive limited edition. A very well preserved, clean and unmarked copy with all the Rockwell Kent plates.
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