Description: Vintage 1891 PAUL and VIRGINIA by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Maurice Leloir ILLUSTRATOROriginal book. Hardcover, 296 pages; by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre [1737-1814].Features illustrations by the French artist Maurice Leloir.Published by Henry Altemus, Philadelphia, 1891.The novel, written on the eve of the French Revolution in 1788, tells a story set on the island of Mauritius (then a French colony).This 1891 Altemus edition was part of a series of "American Gift Book" editions that included illustrations by Leloir.These illustrated editions of "Paul and Virginia" were popular in the late 19th century and helped introduce the classic French novel to American readers.The covers have wear / stains, mostly on the edge of the front cover; back cover has some rippling on the top edge. Binding is good. Pages look good, some age toning. Front cover gilt illustration looks good. Sold as found.Please view the photos as they are part of the description. Shipping to USA addresses only, USPS Media Mail $5.61Please note that USPS recently (9 July 2023) raised the cost of shipping via Media Mail.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Colonial Heights, Virginia
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Illustrator: Maurice Leloir
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: St. Pierre
Region: North America
Publisher: Henry Altemus
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1891
