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The French Revolution: A History, 2 Volumes, Thomas Carlyle, 1910
The French Revolution: A History, 2 Volumes, Thomas Carlyle, 1910
SKU: antfrenchrev
Title
The French Revolution: A History
2 Volumes
Author
Thomas Carlyle with Illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan
Publisher
London: Chapman and Hall, Limited
Date
1910
Binding
Fine signed bindings of half-leather (spine and corners) and red cloth. “Bound by Brentano’s” printed on versos of front endpapers. Nicely detailed with raised spine bands, gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top page edges, and patterned endpapers.
Details
A big, beautiful set of Carlyle’s classic history of the French Revolution. An authoritative account of the Revolution and the social and political turmoil that followed. Spanning the period from 1789 to 1795, from the start of the Revolution to the height of the Reign of Terror and its aftermath. With numerous b&w illustrations by Sullivan throughout. Includes frontispiece with tissue guard in each volume, 30+ full-page illustrations, and many portraits in the text.
Condition Report
Modest rubbing/wear and signs of age, but very well-preserved overall. Sound, tight bindings. No owner signatures or bookplates. Text clean and unmarked. An impressive set in lovely condition, as shown. Spines lightly faded; minor soiling & spotting to leather; minor wear to extremes; text lightly age-browned.
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