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Livre Collection (#3)

"Livre: A Journey Through Art, History, and Imagination" Step into the world of "livre" as we explore its various forms throughout history

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713799 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713797 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713789 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713785 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713773 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713772 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713767 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713763 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print)

Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print)
8713760 Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print); 19x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Collection of writing models for schools by Schaentzlen)

Background imageLivre Collection: Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print)

Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print)
8713757 Collection of writing templates for schools by Schaentzlen, 1843 (print); 19x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Collection of writing models for schools by Schaentzlen)

Background imageLivre Collection: New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)

New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)
8713751 New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing); 12 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by A)

Background imageLivre Collection: New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)

New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)
8713745 New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing); 12 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by A)

Background imageLivre Collection: New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)

New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)
8713744 New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing); 12 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by A)

Background imageLivre Collection: New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)

New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing)
8713739 New writing method by A. Surier and G. Duret, c1890 (printing); 12 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by A)

Background imageLivre Collection: General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing)

General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing)
8713728 General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing); 15, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "General method of writing by Regnier Aine. Round and bastard)

Background imageLivre Collection: General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing)

General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing)
8713726 General method of writing by Regnier Aine, 1866 (printing); 15, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "General method of writing by Regnier Aine. Round and bastard)

Background imageLivre Collection: Elements and short lowercase letters. Cover, c.1867-1889 (print)

Elements and short lowercase letters. Cover, c.1867-1889 (print)
8714011 Elements and short lowercase letters. Cover, c.1867-1889 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rollin method. Writing made easy by L)

Background imageLivre Collection: Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print)

Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print)
8714008 Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageLivre Collection: Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print)

Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print)
8714007 Cursive notebook, models to be reproduced, c.1890 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageLivre Collection: Notebook set to 2 millimeters. Precepts and maxims, c.1890 (print)

Notebook set to 2 millimeters. Precepts and maxims, c.1890 (print)
8714003 Notebook set to 2 millimeters. Precepts and maxims, c.1890 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageLivre Collection: principles of writing capital letters, the letters 'I, H, H, K, Z', c.1890 (printing)

principles of writing capital letters, the letters "I, H, H, K, Z", c.1890 (printing)
8713995 principles of writing capital letters, the letters "I, H, H, K, Z", c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLivre Collection: Curved lowercase letters: jamb letters, 'p' and 'q', c.1890 (print)

Curved lowercase letters: jamb letters, "p" and "q", c.1890 (print)
8713988 Curved lowercase letters: jamb letters, "p" and "q", c.1890 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageLivre Collection: Vertical lowercase letters. Cover, c.1890 (print)

Vertical lowercase letters. Cover, c.1890 (print)
8713982 Vertical lowercase letters. Cover, c.1890 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageLivre Collection: Writing notebook, uppercase letters in large and medium round writing, Arabic numerals

Writing notebook, uppercase letters in large and medium round writing, Arabic numerals, c1880-1900 (printing)
8713975 Writing notebook, uppercase letters in large and medium round writing, Arabic numerals, c1880-1900 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reverdy method)

Background imageLivre Collection: Writing notebook, sentences in medium cursive script, c1880-1900 (print)

Writing notebook, sentences in medium cursive script, c1880-1900 (print)
8713969 Writing notebook, sentences in medium cursive script, c1880-1900 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reverdy method)

Background imageLivre Collection: Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713949 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

Background imageLivre Collection: Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713948 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

Background imageLivre Collection: Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)

Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)
8713929 Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print) by Rapeno, Armand (b.1858); 21x19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Polo, Nini, Zoulou & Cie. Reading method by Ms)

Background imageLivre Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713923 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20, 5x13, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageLivre Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713922 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20, 5x13, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageLivre Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713920 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20, 5x13, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageLivre Collection: My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing)

My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing)
8713909 My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing); 21x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "My pretty syllabary. E. Gourio. Fifth edition)

Background imageLivre Collection: Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)

Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)
8713882 Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print); 18, 5x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading method. Reading and Writing. J. Legru and K. Seguin, Primary Education Inspector)

Background imageLivre Collection: Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)

Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)
8713881 Reading in six months, c.1930 (print); 22, 5x17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Read in six months. The unique book of the preparatory course by L. Hutinet, Primary Inspector)

Background imageLivre Collection: Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)

Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)
8713880 Reading in six months, c.1930 (print); 22, 5x17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Read in six months. The unique book of the preparatory course by L. Hutinet, Primary Inspector)

Background imageLivre Collection: Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print)

Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print)
8713875 Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print); 22, 5x15, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Global reading and sign study. For children aged 5 to 7)

Background imageLivre Collection: Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print)

Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print)
8713865 Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print); 11, 5 x 22, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Spontaneous and joyful reading. Mixed reading method by Ms. J)

Background imageLivre Collection: Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print)

Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print)
8713856 Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print); 21 x 16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne. New reading method for use in schools by W)

Background imageLivre Collection: V for Velocipede - Volunteers - Steering Wheel, c1880 (illustration)

V for Velocipede - Volunteers - Steering Wheel, c1880 (illustration)
8713508 V for Velocipede - Volunteers - Steering Wheel, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children)

Background imageLivre Collection: S for Service - Soldiers - Bucket - Mouse, c1880 (illustration)

S for Service - Soldiers - Bucket - Mouse, c1880 (illustration)
8713504s for Service - Soldiers - Bucket - Mouse, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children)

Background imageLivre Collection: R for Racket - Rateau, c1880 (illustration)

R for Racket - Rateau, c1880 (illustration)
8713502 R for Racket - Rateau, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children. Theodore Lefevre, publisher, Paris, s.d)

Background imageLivre Collection: K for Kepi - Kaleidoscope - Kalmouck, c1880 (illustration)

K for Kepi - Kaleidoscope - Kalmouck, c1880 (illustration)
8713491 K for Kepi - Kaleidoscope - Kalmouck, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children)

Background imageLivre Collection: J for Games - Garden, c1880 (illustration)

J for Games - Garden, c1880 (illustration)
8713489 J for Games - Garden, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children. Theodore Lefevre, publisher, Paris, s.d)

Background imageLivre Collection: G for Groom - Cake - Guerite/H for Harp - Hut - Hammock/I for Images, c1880 (illustration)

G for Groom - Cake - Guerite/H for Harp - Hut - Hammock/I for Images, c1880 (illustration)
8713485 G for Groom - Cake - Guerite/H for Harp - Hut - Hammock/I for Images, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet)

Background imageLivre Collection: F for Folie - Fort - Gun - Whip, c1880 (illustration)

F for Folie - Fort - Gun - Whip, c1880 (illustration)
8713482 F for Folie - Fort - Gun - Whip, c1880 (illustration); 27, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Toy alphabet. Picture book for small children)

Background imageLivre Collection: Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration)

Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration)
8713471 Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageLivre Collection: Union, 1918 (illustration)

Union, 1918 (illustration)
8713466 Union, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageLivre Collection: Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration)

Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration)
8713448 Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet)



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"Livre: A Journey Through Art, History, and Imagination" Step into the world of "livre" as we explore its various forms throughout history. From Marie-Jeanne Buzeau's captivating engraving depicting an era long gone to the hilarious illustration of a man laughing out loud while clutching his belly in 1890, each piece tells a unique story. In "The Two Sisters, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1859, we witness the bond between siblings frozen in time. Similarly, "Interrupted Reading" captures a moment of distraction in 1870, reminding us that even in solitude, life has its interruptions. Travel back further to 1514 with "The Money Changer and His Wife, " an oil on panel painting that showcases the complexities of wealth and relationships. Meanwhile, Colbert's grand presentation of members from the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 is immortalized on canvas as a testament to intellectual achievements. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson comes alive through her full-length portrait painted by Jean-Marc Nattier in 1756. The Marquise de Pompadour exudes elegance and power as she gazes confidently at us from centuries past. But it's not just paintings that define "livre. " Carl Spitzweg's poignant depiction of a poor poet lying alone in his attic reminds us of the struggles faced by artists throughout time. And Joseph Elzear's frontispiece for "Precis historique de la traite des Blacks et de la slavery colonial" sheds light on dark chapters of human history. Turning our attention to books themselves, we encounter Charles Unsinger's meticulous printing work for Alphonse Lemerre's publication titled "Alphabet. " With Alfred Prunaire’s skilled engravings adorning its cover and pages filled with knowledge waiting to be discovered within its dimensions—31x22cm—the book becomes a gateway to new worlds.