Description

Hardcover, bound in genuine red leather, elaborately stamped in gold. Two volumes bound as one – 815 and 857 pages. Introduction by Aylmer Maude. Translated from the Russian, with revisions, by Louise and Aylmer Maude Illustrated with color frontispiece of the author, especially commissioned for this edition. A quality Easton Press production with all the refinements that go to make this a truly fine binding: bound in satin ribbon marker, silk moire fabric end papers, all edges gilt, raised spine, 22kt gold stamping, smyth-sewn binding, acid free archival paper and full genuine leather binding. Collector’s Edition, from The Easton Press collection of “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written”. Previous owner’s small round blind-stamp on lower edge of title page, else a clean, fresh, unmarked and like new copy. A handsome copy, near fine.