A very fine copy of WALLON (Henri) – Joan of Arc. Illustrated edition, Firmin-Didot, 1876

A fine copy of the book Jeanne d'Arc by Henri Wallon, a major 19th-century historian and perpetual secretary of the Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres.

Published in Paris in 1876 by the prestigious Firmin-Didot bookstore, this work is distinguished by its publisher's binding in richly gilt red percaline, typical of the great historical and patriotic editions of the late 19th century. The iconography is particularly refined: the book is illustrated with engraved and lithographed plates depicting the major episodes in the life of Joan of Arc, including the famous scene where Joan hears her heavenly voices, inspired by 19th-century pictorial models.

A work that is at once historical, spiritual and national, this book is part of the vast movement of rediscovery and rehabilitation of Joan of Arc in the 19th century, well before her canonization on May 16, 1920 by Pope Benedict XV.

📜 Features

Author: Henri Wallon (1812-1904)

Title: Joan of Arc

Publisher: Firmin-Didot et Cie

Place & date: Paris, 1876

Edition: Illustrated – Second Edition

Binding: publisher's red percaline, gilt decoration on the spine and covers

Illustrations: engraved and lithographed plates

Language: French

⚠️ State

Scattered freckles, consistent with age

Wear and rubbing to the binding. Interior not collated.

A sound and well-preserved set for an edition of this period.

🕊️ A beautiful reference work for enthusiasts of sacred history, Jeanne studies, or collectors of 19th-century illustrated antique books. A decorative and scholarly volume, emblematic of prestigious French publishing.

Shipping & Packaging: Careful and secure shipping. Each artwork is protected with the utmost care (professional packaging, materials adapted to the fragility of the piece) to guarantee safe delivery.