1909 Guy de Maupassant Works Edition De Luxe 10 Volt Limited Numbered Leather - Set of 10

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Enhance your library with this exquisite 10-volume limited edition set of The Works of Guy de Maupassant, published in 1909 … Read more Enhance your library with this exquisite 10-volume limited edition set of The Works of Guy de Maupassant, published in 1909 by Bigelow, Smith & Co., New York. This is the "Edition De Luxe," strictly limited to 1,000 sets printed privately for subscribers only; this specific collection is numbered 476. Condition & Features: Binding: Handsome three-quarter burgundy Moroccan leather over marbled boards with matching marbled endpapers. Spines: Richly gilt-decorated spines with five raised bands and fleur-de-lis motifs. Content: Includes his most famous works such as "Boule de Suif," "Bel Ami," and "Pierre et Jean." Fully illustrated with frontispieces protected by tissue guards. Condition: Very Good vintage condition. Spines are sturdy with vibrant gilt. Light shelf wear to the corners and edges consistent with age. Pages are clean and the bindings remain tight across all ten volumes. A sophisticated set for the serious collector of classic French literature or fine bindings. Tags Guy de Maupassant, Antique Books, Fine Binding, Limited Edition, Leather Bound, 1909, De Luxe Edition, French Literature, Bigelow Smith Co, Marbled Boards, Decorative Books, 10 Volume Set, Collectible Books See less