Candide, or Optimism

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Description

Hardcover bound in genuine gray leather, lettered and decorated on covers and spine in 22kt gold with elaborate scroll decorations and rule. Illustrated by Sylvain Sauvage. Translated by Richard Aldington. Introduction by Paul Morand. A quality Easton Press production with attributes that include raised spine, gilt edges, bound-in silk ribbon marker, moire fabric end-papers and Smyth sewn and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. Limited Collector’s Edition, one of the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series. (1977). No previous ownership marks. Blank, unused Easton Press book-plate laid-in loose. A pristine, unread copy, like new. Gift quality.

Additional information

Weight 2.12 lbs
Book Author

Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet De

Publisher

Easton Press

Publish Year

Publish Place

Norwalk, Connecticut

Size

8vo – over 7¾ – 9¾" tall

Book Condition

Jacket Condition

Binding Type

Hardcover

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Edition