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1890 The Marble Faun: Or, the Romance of Monte Beni
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
An illustrated edition of this work, complete in two volumes.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six photogravures to volume I, and a frontispiece and twenty-three plates to volume II. Collated, complete.
Hawthorne's novel, written on the eve of the American Civil War, is set in Italy, and features the elements of various genres, including the fable, pastoral, gothic novel, and travel guide.
Hawthorne's romance concerns three young Americans and one young Italian Count who meet in Rome.
In half morocco bindings.
Condition
In half morocco bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strips. Volume I joint heads starting, with boards firmly held. Front joint of volume I starting, with board tenderly held to tail only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, otherwise clean and bright.
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