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ref. 100010Calman-Levy n.d. Hardcover. Very good/No jacket. Association copy Inexpensive copy rebound in embossed leather covers. Gift inscription to Florence Lamont-- a figure known for her long correspondence with novelist John Masefield--signed by novelist Frank Swinnerton. Covers edgeworn. Calman-Levy hardcover
1977ref. 707London: The Folio Society 1977. First thus. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. Blakely Zelma. First thus first printing - Near fine/near fine "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a French novel set in Italy and is now considered an early example of literary realism written during a time when romanticism ruled the literary roost. It begins in 1798 as Napoleon's troops are sweeping through Milan well before Italy was unified into a single country and over the course of the few decades in which the plot takes place the region in which it is mostly set changes from being the Duchy of Parma in northern Italy to the Département du Taro of the first French Empire and back to the independent Duchy of Parma as revolution and unification are rumbling in the air. We follow the noble del Dongo family particularly its scion Fabrice through all this upheaval through its adventures and misadventures particularly its misadventures in war love and everything in between. Sometimes the biggest risk is that they could lose their place in the local aristocracy but at other times they could literally lose their heads or as religion also figures heavily in the plot both as an institution and as a faith their souls. Despite his Frenchness this is a world Stendahl the penname for Marie-Henri Beyle actually knew well: he served in Napoleon's army and as an administrator but moved to Italy after Napoleon's fall and was even appointed the French consul to Trieste in 1830. This copy is an example of a publication by The Folio Society in its 1970s glory. The text is translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff who may be best known for his translation of Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past." It contains 18 full-page wood-engravings by Zelma Blakely; they are not captioned but there is a list of them in the front of the book with titles-quotes from the book-and page numbers so you know just what it is that they're showing.which sometimes is quite a bit. This copy is bound in green cloth with a darker green all-over pattern of cannons bird cages and a family crest or coat of arms. No signs of wear; some light but noticeable sun fading-the fading being the sole factor in moving our evaluation to Near Fine. The title and author's name appear on a black leather label that is well attached to the top of the spine. The lettering and a simple frame around the edge of the label are stamped in very bright gold. The binding is tight and square; no issues hinges or joints. As is typical of Folio Society books it does not come with a dust jacket but with a slip case in this case covered in a contrasting burnt orange colored paper. There are a few signs of light soiling on slipcover's paper and a small closed tear on the back bottom corner and very light rubbing along the edges but it is structurally solid. There are no tears or marks or other marring to the text block or olive-colored end papers. The top edge of the text block is stained green which is slightly faded. This is a first printing of the Folio Society's "First Thus" edition which means it came out in 1977. You can tell this is a book that has been read but almost half a century later it remains in scarce excellent condition. Photos are forthcoming or available upon request. The Folio Society hardcover
1995ref. Q-0140446117Penguin Classics 1995-10-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Classics paperback
1995ref. Q-0679601627Modern Library 1995-07-04. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Modern Library hardcover
ref. 0140442901-7-18Penguin. First Thus. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting as well as stains bent corners or any other major defect but the text is not obscured in any way. Penguin unknown
2012ref. DADAX3847270281TREDITION CLASSICS 2012-05-12. hardcover. New. 5.00x1.25x8.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. TREDITION CLASSICS hardcover
1949ref. 041776Paris: Le Divan 1949. New Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. pp XX 522. 1st printing impression No. 1697 of an edition limited to 3300 copies. Half bound black Morocco with raised bands to spine blue cloth boards. The upper board marked. TEG. Slight foxing to title page. Le Divan hardcover
ref. Q-0811203883New Directions 1950-01-17. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! New Directions hardcover
ref. 2080700499.Gmass_market. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
1944ref. 20383Jean Landru éditeur 1944. mors inf. fragilisé partiellement fendu intérieur et ensemble en très bon état général. in4. 1944. reliure éditeur demi-maroquin à coins tranche dorée. première édition. 86 pages. Stendhal Le Rouge et le Noir littérature française XIXe siècle Marie-Henri Beyle Jean Landru éditeur édition numérotée vélin de Rives bibliophilie roman réaliste romantisme Littérature française du XIXe siècle Biographie d'écrivain Édition bibliophilique Roman classique provence le rhône Jean Landru éditeur unknown
ref. 1843911671.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1992ref. Q-0679417435Everyman's Library 1992-11-03. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Everyman's Library hardcover
1981ref. Q-1125536756The Franklin Library 1981-01-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! The Franklin Library hardcover
ref. 0270589740.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 2070438651.Gpocket_book. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
ref. 2234051835.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1970ref. 140504New York: International Collectors Library 1970. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Foxing on top text block edge. International Collectors Library hardcover
ref. 9507398724.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2004ref. Q-0871401487Liveright 2004-02-16. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Liveright paperback
1975ref. 9769112John Calder 1975. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item700grams ISBN:071450632X John Calder paperback
ref. 3847270265.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 3387452020.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 500347297ÉDITIONS RENCONTRE LAUSANNE. Sans date. Etat correct ÉDITIONS RENCONTRE LAUSANNE unknown
ref. 3191Gallimard 1952. 11 x 175 cm 1597 1484 pp in good condition Gallimard unknown
ref. 90808Paris: Nilsson. paperback. near fine. KeezerRo. Vanina Vanini. 2 vols. in one numerous tipped-in and original aquarelles by Ro Keezer. 190pp. thick 8vo stiff pictorial wrappers with tipped-in color illustration on cover unopened small stain on spine. Paris: Editions Nilsson n.d. ca. 1930. Near fine. "Collection Emeraude." Nilsson unknown
