Libraire Collection

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England)
FLO4565801 A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England), asking the bookseller to stick together pages so that her daughter could not read a

Illustrations for Faust: Faust in the prison of Marguerite, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Illustrations for Faust: Faust in the prison of Marguerite, 1828

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Libraire; Bookseller; Buchhandler (engraving)
7196532 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Libraire; Bookseller; Buchhandler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Libraire; Bookseller; Buchhandler)

The roaster and the pearl (Le coq et la perle) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214172 The roaster and the pearl (Le coq et la perle) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francois Langlois, libraire du dix-septieme siecle (engraving)
3644630 Francois Langlois, libraire du dix-septieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Langlois, libraire du dix-septieme siecle)

Monument eleve a Gellert par Oeser, dans le jardin du libraire Wendler, a Leipzig (engraving)
3645459 Monument eleve a Gellert par Oeser, dans le jardin du libraire Wendler, a Leipzig (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marque typographique de Guyot-Marchant, libraire, de 1483 a 1502 (engraving)
3646104 Marque typographique de Guyot-Marchant, libraire, de 1483 a 1502 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marque typographique de Guyot-Marchant)

The Library. Customers, including a woman and her black servant, looking at new books in a circulating library
FLO4690589 The Library. Customers, including a woman and her black servant, looking at new books in a circulating library (perhaps Ainsworth s, or Saums or Whiting s)

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles visits Faust, 1828. Creator
Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles visits Faust, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles in the tavern of the students, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles in the air, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Marguerites shadow appears to Faust, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistophele receives the schoolboy, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Marguerite with the wheel, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix (French)
Illustrations for Faust: Marguerite with the wheel, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Frontispiece - Portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust in his dressing-room, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix (French)
Illustrations for Faust: Faust in his dressing-room, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Wagner, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix (French
Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Wagner, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Duel of Faust and of Valentin, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Illustrations for Faust: Duel of Faust and of Valentin, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles is at Marthe, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Mephistopheles and Faust flee after the duel, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Marguerite at church, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix (French
Illustrations for Faust: Marguerite at church, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust, Mephistophele and the barbet, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust seeks to allure Marguerite, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Illustrations for Faust: Faust seeks to allure Marguerite, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Mephistopheles in the mountains of the Hartz, 1828

Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Mephistopheles horse riding on the Sabbath, 1828

Faust Tragedie de M de Goethe translated
Faust: Tragedie de M. de Goethe, translated into French by Albert Stapfer.: Illustrations for Faust: Faust in his dressing-room, 1828. Eugene Delacroix (French, 1798-1863), Chez Ch

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The libraire, a timeless figure steeped in history and culture. From Ancient Rome to the 17th century, their role as sellers and manufacturers of books has shaped the literary world we know today. In Eugene Delacroix's illustrations for Faust, we catch a glimpse of the libraire's influence on literature through captivating scenes like Faust in Marguerite's prison. Le Vocabulaire Illustre showcases the versatility of this profession with engravings depicting them as not just librarians but also booksellers and Buchhandlers. Their dedication to spreading knowledge is further exemplified by Francois Langlois, a libraire from the 17th century whose legacy lives on through an engraving. Monument eleve a Gellert par Oeser transports us to Leipzig where we find ourselves surrounded by books in the garden Wendler. The enchanting scene reminds us that libraries have always been places of solace and inspiration. Marque typographique de Guyot-Marchant takes us back even further, showcasing an engraving from 1483-1502 that bears witness to the enduring presence of these book enthusiasts throughout centuries. In Thomas Rowlandson's handcoloured copperplate engraving, we see customers engrossed in new books at a circulating library. Among them is a woman accompanied by her black servant—a testament to how libraries have served as spaces for diverse communities throughout history. Returning once more to Delacroix's illustrations for Faust, Mephistopheles visits Faust in various settings—taverns, air, and even encounters with Marguerite's shadow—all made possible thanks to the guidance and support provided by these knowledgeable librarians turned publishers. The libraire remains an integral part of our cultural landscape—an unsung hero who connects readers with stories across time and space. Their passion for literature continues to shape our understanding of the world, making them an indispensable pillar in the realm of books.