One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le Havre. Starting at its source near Dijon, writer and engraver Robert Gibbings follows the river's 400-mile course as it develops from a tranquil stream into the mighty waterway that links Rouen to the sea. The journey takes different forms: on foot, in a tiny boat 'hardly more than a coracle', on a barge, and on a boat used for transporting books. Throughout this leisurely voyage during one summer ...
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One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le Havre. Starting at its source near Dijon, writer and engraver Robert Gibbings follows the river's 400-mile course as it develops from a tranquil stream into the mighty waterway that links Rouen to the sea. The journey takes different forms: on foot, in a tiny boat 'hardly more than a coracle', on a barge, and on a boat used for transporting books. Throughout this leisurely voyage during one summer Gibbings records his impressions, visual and verbal, of places and people as well as explaining how the river has played a vital role in French history. In part an evocation of the Seine's changing landscapes and rural beauty, this is also an account of towns and cities-Troyes, Rouen, Paris-and their relationship with the river. Looking at writers and painters as well as historic figures who have left their mark on the Seine, Gibbings presents an affectionate picture of this great river and the people who live and work on its banks. Discussing the vineyards of Champagne, the paintings of Sisley and Utrillo, the rituals of Parisian cafe life, the author conveys an irresistible enthusiasm not just for boats and river life, but for all things French. First published in 1953, Coming Down the Seine is illustrated with more than fifty of Gibbings' delightful engravings.
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Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Auldfarran Books, IOBA rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by London/New York: Waterstone/Hippocrene.
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217pp. illus. paperback 8vo: Good [spine creases; else a nice clean, complete & tight copy] An attractive reissue of this account of a journey down the French river, originally published in 1953, illustrated with fine wood engravings by the author/artist.
Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $7.49, very good condition, Sold by Ledger Domain rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Hippocrene Books.
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Very good. Trade paperback in very good condition. Except for gift inscription on title page, interior clean and bright. The cover shows moderate shelf/edge wear and some scuffing. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $14.38, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1953 by Dent.
Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by BookScene rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hull, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1953 by J. Dent and Sons.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo 7.75-9.75'' tall. With illustrations by Robert Gibbings. Nice Firm Clean copy! Light general wear. Jacket has edge wear, short tears, missing chips. Has bookplate. 217 pages.
Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Hudson River Book Shoppe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waldwick, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1953 by E. P. Dutton.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Price NOT clipped, DJ nicely in archival wraps. Stated first edition. Illustrated with wood engravings by the author. Light shelf wear and light soiling to the DJ; interior clean. Robert John Gibbings (1889-1958) was an Irish artist and author who was most noted for his work as a wood engraver and sculptor, and for his books on travel and natural history. Along with Noel Rooke he was one of the founder members of the Society of Wood Engravers in 1920, and was a major influence in the revival of wood engraving in the twentieth century.
Add this copy of Coming Down the Seine to cart. $15.06, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1955 by Readers Union.
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Good. No Jacket. Hardcover. Published by Readers Union. Written by Robert Gibbings. Previous owner's ink inscription. Illustrated. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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