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Recent full morocco by temple bookbinders, raised bands, spines in six panels, title lettered direct in gilt to second panel, volume number to third and author to fourth, with date to foot, covers with single fillet border, surrounding a double fillet frame filled with diaper pattern in blind with gilt dots, gilt roll to. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. Modern first editions quintessential rare books, llc. Major cavalcanti, a worthy patrician of lucca, a descendant of the cavalcanti, of florence, continued montecristo, reading aloud, possessing an income of half a million. First edition in english of the authors masterpiece, published just one year after the original french edition and before the american first. Its been a few years since i read this chunkster, but it is also one of my favorite books. In near fine condition with some light rubbing to the extremities. This first english edition count of monte cristo is one of the newest additions to the shop. Count of monte cristo by dumas, first edition abebooks. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas new sealed.

The count of monte cristo, in particular, is perhaps the outstanding work of fiction to reveal the futility of human. Alexandre dumas 18021870 written by french author alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo follows the life of edmond dantes as he embarks on a journey of revenge after being wrongly imprisoned and set up by none other than his socalled friends. Two volumes complete volume one iv, 464pp and volume two iv, 464pp. Buy the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas online at alibris. First editions in the english language are rare, with yale being the only library to house a copy of this first edition. The count of monte cristo sold sampson low rare books. Alexandre dumas first editions adrian harrington rare books. As monte cristo, dantes ingeniously manages to be introduced to the cream of parisian society, among whom he goes unrecognized. The count of monte cristo, in particular, is perhaps the outstanding work of fiction to reveal the futility of human vengeance, even when it attains its utmost completeness. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

In the rare original cloth dumas, alexandre alexander. But there is an inscription in one of the books that readsfrom the libray of edith rishon dwanson 1897 1978measures 6 14 x 4 14 x 34. With 20 woodengraved illustrations by henry valentin. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by alexandre dumas, pere. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. In very good condition with wear to the bottom cloth and extremities.

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Illustrated with the frontispiece portrait and 29 plates on thicker paper by gavarni, johannot and others. The count of monte cristo vol i by dumas, alexandre. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. What next three books to read after the count of monte. Id like to be notified of new arrivals in the following categories. The bookshop is based within the bindery building and is open between 10am and 4pm weekdays, any other times by appointment.

The count of monte cristo vintage classics 9780099518945 by dumas, alexandre and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. And, as with all books, its better in its original language. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. This by alexandre dumas, lynd ward is available at bauman rare books.

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The count of monte cristo wordsworth classics paperback april 1, 1998. The hinges are intact and the binding is very solid. Nicely illustrared dark green cloth cover and spine, both slightly rubbed. The count of montecristo is timeless and elegant, and even though much of the themes are very familiar to most of us today, remember this was written over 150 years ago. Find the count of monte cristo vol i by dumas, alexandre at biblio. But monte cristo, in contrast, recognizes all of his enemies all now wealthy and influential men. The count of monte cristo is this really that good. One of the earliest known editions of the count of monte cristo. Both volumes very lightly worn and rubbed, spine ends repaired with minor restoration, small split at upper joint of volume ii, hinges neatly reinforced, internally very clean and. The count of monte cristo easton press rare book cellar. All human wisdom is contained in these two wordswait and hope.

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