Paul et Virginie
by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
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Paul and Virginia, two fatherless children are brought up in poverty and innocence, amid the tropical scenery of the island of Mauritius. Virginia is recalled to France by a harsh and wealthy aunt. There she is miserable, and after two years returns to the island. But her ship is wrecked and she is drowned before the eyes of Paul.
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Paul and Virginia: an Indian story.
1799, by Nathl. and Benj. Heaton, for E. Goodale, Mendon; and S. Warriner, Jun. Wilbraham.
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Edition Notes
"Notice historique littéraire sur J.-H. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre" by Sainte-Beuve on p. [IX]-LII at front.
"La chaumière indienne / par J.-H. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre. Paris : L. Curmer, 1838" on p. [317]-418, with special t.p. on p. [317].
"Flore de Paul et Virginie et de La chaumière indienne" on p. [419]-458.
"Table des matières," "Table des noms des dessinateurs et des graveurs," "Grandes vignettes," and "Gravures sur acier" on [14] p. at end.
Originally issued in 30 (i.e. 29?) livraisons, 1836-1837. For full description cf. Vicaire, Manuel, t. 7, col. 42-68.
Vignette on verso of half title page: "Par les soins de L. Curmer" and "Typographie et fonderie d'A. Everat & Cie, xvi, rue du Cadran."
Eng. of Marguerite has "Marguerite." printed as part of the plate, as is the case for the plates for "Mme. de la Tour," "Virginie," and "Paul," etc., each has legend printed as part of its plate (instead the legend being printed on the tissue guard facing it). There is no vignette "Une bonne femme" (the first Mme. Curmer) on India paper forming the tail-piece of p. 418.
LC copy has accession number "104837 '08."
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