CANDIDE OR OPTIMISM
by Voltaire
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Portland, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1977. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. The true Collector's Edition, full leather binding with elaborate gilt decoration on covers and spine. All edge gilt, silk end papers, ribbon marker and nicely printed with clean, bright interior. A lovely edition not to be confused with the faux leather or cloth editions. ; Collector's Edition; 8vo; 131 pages .
Synopsis
Ever since 1759, when Voltaire wrote "Candide" in ridicule of the notion that this is the best of all possible worlds, this world has been a happier place for readers. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and many generations have found that its laughter does not grow old.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Carlson Turner Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45911
- Title
- CANDIDE OR OPTIMISM
- Author
- Voltaire
- Illustrator
- Serge Ivanoff
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1977
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Carlson Turner Books
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Portland, Maine
About Carlson Turner Books
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