Mysteries of Paris

Author: Sue, Eugene
Title: Mysteries of Paris
Publication: London: Chapman and Hall, 1845
Edition: 1st Edition

Description: Three-Quarter Leather. Near Fine.

Three Volumes, 4to., (1)484pp, (1))504pp.. (1)442pp. Beautiful First Authorized English Translation of this important early work in the history of the Detective Novel. Originally serialized in France, 1842-1843. Introduces Prince Rodolphe, a crime-fighting, "quasi-detective" living in disguise among the Paris underworld. Bound in three-quarter red morocco over marbled paper-covered boards. 5 raised bands and gilt ruled and decorated spine compartments. Title and volume number in C2 and C3 respectively. Marbled end-papers and all edges. Illustrated title-pages and dozens of head-pieces and other in-text illustrations by Bernard. Square, tight and remarkably clean throughout with maybe a spot or to a couple of preliminaries but barely. Strong, uncracked hinges. Spine panels moderately toning. Mild rubbing to the front hinge of volume one. A hint at the tips but really quite well-preserved for 175 years old. A gorgeous collectable set. (Steinbrunner & Penzler, Encyclopedia of Mystery & Detection, p.378; Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue of Crime, #3105, p.494) Please note: International and Priority orders will require additional postage.

Seller ID: 017595

Subject: Antiquarian, Classic Literature, Fine Binding/Decorative



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