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Guy de Maupassant – Selected Stories – Franklin Library – Genuine Leather – Illustrated – 1981

Description
Franklin Library edition of Selected Stories by Guy de Maupassant, published in 1981 as part of the “100 Greatest Books of All Time” series. Elegantly bound in genuine leather with intricate gilt decorations to spine and boards, this collector’s volume reflects the publisher’s hallmark craftsmanship. Illustrated throughout by Istvan Ventilla, this edition presents Maupassant’s masterful short fiction in a refined and durable format.

Contents
Includes some of Maupassant’s most celebrated stories in four themed parts, such as:
– Madame Tellier’s Establishment
– Boule de Suif
– The Piece of String
– The Horla
– The Jewels
– Mother Savage
– Rust
– The Matter with André
– The Model
– The Signal
Translated by Roger Colet, the stories cover a wide range of Maupassant’s psychological, ironic, and realist themes.

Features
– Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
– Year: 1981
– Series: The 100 Greatest Books of All Time
– Binding: Full genuine leather
– Gilt-stamped spine and covers
– All edges gilt
– Smyth-sewn binding
– Archival-quality paper
– Black-and-white illustrations by Istvan Ventilla

Condition
Near fine. Clean and tight copy with bright gilt to all page edges. No markings, writing, or bookplate. Cover, spine, and binding in excellent condition. Pages crisp and clean, with no foxing or damage. Appears unread.

Shipping
Securely packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance. International shipping available.

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