The Martyrs: by M. De Chateaubriand. A Revised Translation.
Printed in the USA. H. W. Derby. 1861. 1861 edition. Leather and paper over boards. Hardcover 1/4 leather (tan) over paper (marbled) over boards. 8vo. xxx, 31-451 pp. Unillustrated. Translated from the original French into English by the editor. Six compartment spine with five raised ribs. Red leather label in compartment two with gilt series title; black leather label in compartment four with gilt short title. Black acorn ornaments and rulings stamped in the other compartments. Marbled edges and endpapers. Pencil inscription on front flyleaf dated 1861. Text block is age toned around the edges, but generally it is clean, unmarked, and square with a strong binding. Boards and spine are worn/rubbed with bumped corners. A strong little copy which is easy to read and use. Good condition overall. Good. Item #67322
Price: $250.00