Le Voleur

First edition.
One volume bound, collecting the 36 issues from the first half of 1838, the eleventh year of publication of the journal. Continuous pagination.
Half-sheep binding with corners in tawny color, spine decorated with four false raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, burgundy shagreen title and volume labels.
Complete copy, except for the announced engravings.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Traces of rubbing to spine, some scuffing to boards, gilding partially faded, corners rubbed, some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a general interest journal from the early nineteenth century.
Contributions by Charles de Bernard, Chateaubriand, Alexandre Dumas, Léon Gozlan, Eugène Guinot, Jules Janin, Alphonse Karr, Lamartine, Paul de Musset, Frédéric Soulié, Stendhal, Talleyrand, among others.
Published every five days, the journal covered literature as well as science, fine arts, and social customs. It primarily published historical, travel, and society chronicles dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, as well as sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news, and miscellaneous news items, most often reprinted from other contemporary newspapers.

First edition.
One bound volume, collecting the 36 issues from the second half of 1838, eleventh year of the review's publication. Continuous pagination.
Half tawny sheep binding with corners, surface wear to boards, spine decorated with four false raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, burgundy shagreen title and volume labels.
Complete copy, except for the announced engravings.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some rubbing to spine and headcaps, gilding partially faded, front board joint cracked at head, rear board joint cracked at foot, corners rubbed, some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a general review from the early 19th century.
Contributions by Emile Deschamps, Alexandre Dumas, Théophile Gautier, Emile de Girardin, Léon Gozlan, Eugène Guinot, Arsène Houssaye, Jules Janin, Lamartine, Alfred de Musset, Stendhal, Eugène Sue, among others.
Appearing every five days, the review was interested in literature as well as science, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society pieces about France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, as well as sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news and current events, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the time.

First editions of the 36 issues from the second half of 1840, 13th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half tawny sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Surface wear and rubbing to spine and joints, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by C. Nodier, A. Karr, A. Dumas, L. Gozlan, E. Arago, E. Guinot, H. de Balzac, T. Gautier, E. de Girardin, F. Soulié, A. de Musset, A. de Lamartine, J. Janin, A. Houssaye, E. Sue, G. Sand, V. Hugo...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as science, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society pieces about France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, as well as sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news and current events, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the time.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some foxing and crease marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.

First editions of 35 of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1837, 10th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Complete copy except for issue number 12.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Worn binding with tears, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by Vidocq, F. Soulié, Ch. Nodier, A. Guiraud, L. Gozlan, E. Guinot, E. Scribe, A. Dumas, Mme la Duchesse d'Abrantès, F. Tristan, T. Gautier, La Rochefoucauld, G. Sand, V. Hugo ...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts and society pieces dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, as well as sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general interest review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1836, 9th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Spine rubbed, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by A. Dumas, E. Sue, E. Scribe, C. Nodier, Mme la Duchesse d'Abrantès, L. Collet, A. de Lamartine, F. Soulié, A. Karr, J. Janin, H. Moreau, E. Souvestre, L. Gozlan, H. de Balzac, Chateaubriand...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts and society pieces dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, as well as sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some scattered foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general interest review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the second semester of 1836, 9th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Worn binding with a lack at the foot of the spine, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by Chateaubriand, F. Soulié, A. Dumas, A. Karr, J. Janin, L. Gozlan, M. Masson, P. de Musset, E. Souvestre, C. Nodier, E. Deschamps, A. de Vigny, La Rochefoucauld, J. Canonge...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts, and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society accounts covering France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news, and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some scattered foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the second semester of 1837, 10th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Worn binding with significant damage to the spine, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by E. Guinot, V. Hugo, F. Soulié, Mme la Duchesse d'Abrantès, C. Nodier, G. Sand, J. Janin, M. Masson, P. L. Jacob, L. Gozlan, E. Sue...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts, and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society accounts covering France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news, and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1834, 7th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half tan sheep binding with corners, spine absent. Worn binding with front board partly detached, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by L. Gozlan, A. Dumas, P. L. Jacob, A. de Lamartine, V. Hugo, Mme la Duchesse d'Abrantès, J. Janin, F. Soulié, M. Masson, Chateaubriand, A. Karr, E. Souvestre...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and covered literature as well as sciences, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts and society pieces on France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theatre, fashion, court news and miscellaneous items, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the time.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some marginal foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general interest review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1840, 12th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half tan sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and cold fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Epidermures and rubbing to spine and joints, corners slightly bumped.
Contributions by A. de Chesnel, A. Karr, E. Guinot, P. de Musset, A. Dumas, P. L. Jacob, J. Janin, E. Scribe, C. Nodier, F. Soulié, L. Collet, E. Souvestre, H. de Balzac, A. de Lamartine, E. Sue, T. Gauthier, V. Hugo, L. Gozlan, F. Tristan, G. Sand...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and covered literature as well as sciences, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts and society pieces on France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theatre, fashion, court news and miscellaneous items, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the time.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some marginal foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general interest review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the second semester of 1841, 14th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Surface wear and rubbing to spine and joints, corners bumped.
Contributions by A. Karr, P. Mérimée, F. Soulié, J. Janin, E. Guinot, E. Souvestre, A. de Lamartine, Chateaubriand, L. Gozlan, J. Michelet, E. Sue, J. Canonge, Guizot, G. Sand, M. Masson, C. de Bernard, J. Sandeau, E. Scribe...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested as much in literature as in the sciences, fine arts or social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society accounts dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theatre, fashion, court news and miscellaneous facts, most often taken from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.

First editions of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1841, 14th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels. Binding worn with spine partly detached, corners bumped.
Contributions by J. Janin, E. de Las Cases, A. Karr, C. de Bernard, F. Soulié, E. Sue, E. Souvestre, A. Dumas, H. de Balzac, E. Guinot, C. Nodier, P. de Musset, M. Masson, P. Durand...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested as much in literature as in the sciences, fine arts or social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel and society accounts dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theatre, fashion, court news and miscellaneous facts, most often taken from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some foxing and fold marks, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.

First edition.
One bound volume, bringing together the 36 issues from the first semester of 1839, the twelfth year of publication of the review. Continuous pagination throughout the volume.
Half tawny sheep binding with corners, spine decorated with four false raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title-label.
Complete copy, with the exception of the announced engravings.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection and bearing his bookplate.
Minor surface wear to spine and headcaps, gilding partially faded, stains on the joint of the second board, corners rubbed, some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a general review from the early 19th century.
Contributions by Balzac, Louise Collet, Emile Deschamps, Alexandre Dumas, Léon Gozlan, Eugène Guinot, Jules Janin, Alphonse Karr, Lamartine, Georges Sand, Jules Sandeau, among others.
Published every five days, the review was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts and society pieces dealing with France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theatre, fashion, court news and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.

First edition.
One bound volume, collecting the 36 issues from the second semester of 1839, twelfth year of publication of the review. Continuous pagination within the volume.
Half tan sheep binding with corners, spine decorated with four false raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, black shagreen title and volume labels.
Complete copy, except for the announced engravings.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Small scuffs on the spine and headcaps, gilding partially faded, front board joint cracked at head, corners rubbed, some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a general review from the early 19th century.
Contributions by Charles de Bernard, Alexandre Dumas, Théophile Gautier, Léon Gozlan, Guizot, Arsène Houssaye, Victor Hugo, Jules Janin, Alphonse Karr, Lamartine, Georges Sand, Jules Sandeau, Stendhal, among others.
Appearing every five days, the review was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts, and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts, and society pieces about France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news, and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.

First editions of the 36 issues from the first semester of 1835, 8th year, bound together in one volume with continuous pagination and not containing the announced engravings.
Half tan sheep binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt and blind fillets and gilt dentelle, burgundy shagreen title label. Spine partially rubbed and lacking, corners bumped.
Contributions by Castil-Blaze, Alexandre Dumas, Léon Gozlan, Jules Janin, Alphonse Karr, Lamartine, Eugène Sue...
Founded in 1825 by Charles Lautour-Mezeray and Émile de Girardin, the review appeared every five days and was interested in literature as well as sciences, fine arts, and social customs. It published mainly historical chronicles, travel accounts, and society pieces about France or foreign countries, stories and novellas, or sections devoted to theater, fashion, court news, and miscellaneous facts, most often reprinted from other newspapers of the period.
Copy from the André Vasseur collection bearing his bookplate.
Some scattered foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition for this rare example of a literary and general review from the early 19th century.