Please rely on the photos as I do not read French. Beautiful boards, leather spine, light wear on edges and corners. Solidly bound. I believe this set came in 3 volumes - I have Volumes 1 and 3 and are selling them separately. Each volume contains several of Balzac's book. This listing is for Volume 1. Foxing throughout, worst on the first several pages, but it can be seen throughout. Large book at 12" by 9", beautiful illustrations! Pages not consecutively numbered; each book uniquely numbered.