Paris: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie, 1861. Fifth edition overall, first edition with Dore illustrations. Hardcover. Near fine. Octavo, dark green morocco and boards, spine elaborately gilt in compartments, 3 fl, 363 pp., 3 fl. All edges gilt. 158 engraved illustrations by Gustave Dore, including 12 fine full-page illustrations. Slight wear to spine foot and corners of boards, else fine.

A fairly early work by the prolific French artist and illustrator.

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Bookseller: Chanticleer Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 19590
Title: LE ROI DES MONTAGNES
Author: About, Edmond. Illustrated by Gustave Dore
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Fifth edition overall, first edition with Dore illustrations
Publisher: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie
Place of Publication: Paris
Date Published: 1861

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