L'Abbe Prevost - Histoire de Manon Lescaut Et Du Chevalier Des Grieux

Saint-Germain, Librairie Charles Tallandier, 1898 . Leather. An uncommon new edition of Prevost's iconic story of the story of Manon Lescaut and the Chevalier des Greux with illustrations and leather binding. New edition of Histoire De Manon Lescaut Et Du Chevalier Des Grieux by L'Abbe Prevost. In full morocco Bumpus signed binding.With a preface by Guy de Maupassant and illustrations by Maurice Leloir.Title translates to 'The Story of Manon Lescaut and the Chevalier des Grieux.'Dated 1898 to the rear endpapers. Completed printing 1st October for Charles Tallandier by Victor Darantiere from Dijon. Includes 14 plates, two of which are monochrome etchings and the rest are colour plates. Collated, complete.The novel tells the story of two male lovers and was banned in France when it was first published in the early eighteenth century. Since then it has become very popular and many pirated editions were produced. In later editions, the details were toned down and it has become the most reprinted book in French literature.With gilt to the boards and spine and gold fore edges. Prior owner's name label to the front pastedown and undated ink inscription to the front endpapers. In full morocco Bumpus signed binding. Externally, very smart. Some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is a slight mark to the rear board. The spine is worn where the front hinge is starting. Prior owner's name label to the front pastedown and undated ink inscription to the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Maurice Leloir. Very Good Indeed .

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