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Lot 31
DUMAS, Alexandre. [The Works]. LIMITED EDITION, “Artists' edition.”
Sale 1242 - Fine Books from the Dorros Family Collection
Nov 9, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$6,000 -
8,000
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$8,820
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Lot Description
DUMAS, Alexandre (1802-1870). [The Works]. Boston: Dana Estes & Company, n.d. [ca 1885].
46 volumes, 8vo. Half-titles, photogravure frontispieces in 2 states, one hand-colored and the other on Japan vellum; title-pages printed in red and black on Japan vellum; numerous photogravures. (A touch of marginal toning.) Contemporary half red morocco, marbled boards, spines in 4 compartments with 3 raised bands gilt, gilt-lettered in 2, gilt-decorated in floral motif in 3, top edges gilt, others uncut and partially unopened (spines slightly darkened, slight wear to extremities, a few joints just starting with some minor restoration to joints and spine ends).
LIMITED EDITION, number 9 of 100 copies of the “Artists' edition,” which includes 21 works written by Dumas, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo.
Property from the Dorros Family Collection