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Pensees de Pascal avec des notes philosophiques et theologiques et une notice biographique par Victor Rocher by Pascal, Blaise; Rocher, Victor (ed)
- Bookseller: Currawong Books
 (US)
- Seller Inventory #: 050810335
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: near fine
- Jacket condition: none originally
- Publisher: Alfred Mame et Fils
- Place: Tours, France
- Date published: 1873
- Pages: 540
Description
Tours, France: Alfred Mame et Fils. 1873. hardcover. near fine. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Three-quarter brown leather binding, lettered direct in gold on the spine; gilt decorations on the spine and the front cover; gilt top edge; frontispiece with engraved portrait of Pascal on China paper. BOOK CONDITION: Leather rubbed at the top and bottom of the spine; the leather corners are fine; few pages show some foxing.
spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.
gilt : The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book. The edges of the text block, or an inlay in the front cover of the boards, for example.
frontispiece : A portrait or illustration on the page opposing the title page.
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