The Three Musketeers, Illustrated by Maurice Leloir, Deluxe Limited Edition

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Illustrated by Maurice Leloir

Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition, 2 Volumes

Limited to 400 Hand Numbered Copies

MINT Condition – Still in the Publisher’s Shrinkwrap

This is a limited edition reproduction of the 1894 Maurice Leloir illustrated “The Three Musketeers” published by the Easton Press with a limitation of 400 hand numbered copies.  Each book comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity but the edition number is unknown as the books are in the original packaging and are still sealed. Alexandre Dumas’s The Three Musketeers is one of the most enduring works in English literature. The illustrations by Leloir were the basis for the look and feel of the 1921 silent film by Douglas Fairbanks. Leloir was a consultant on the film and also worked with Fairbanks on the sequel The Man in the Iron Mask.

From the publisher: “Recreating the lavishly illustrated 1894 English language edition ... It ranks among the great illustrated editions of the 19th century. Combining Alexandre Dumas's immortal story, The Three Musketeers, with over 250 extraordinary images by the masterful illustrator Maurice Leloir, this two-volume showpiece is a true literary and artistic treasure.

·       Two oversized 7 1/2" x 11 1/4" volumes, full bound in premium leather.

·       All 250 Maurice Leloir illustrations from the historic 19th century edition.

·       The original cover design from the 1894 edition beautifully stamped in two colors.

·       Florentine stamping on the inside of the covers.

·       A raised "hubbed" spine deeply embossed with genuine 22kt gold.

·       Acid-neutral paper that will not crumble with age.

·       Printed marbled endsheets, Smyth-sewn pages.

·       A custom-crafted slipcase for storage and display.

The books are in MINT condition and still in the original publisher’s shrinkwrap.

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