Vintage antique book The Three Musketeers Dumas Volume II Hachette hardcover

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Description

The volume visible in the photo is a hardback copy of "Les Trois Mousquetaires" (The Three Musketeers) by Alexandre Dumas, Volume II, published by Hachette. The cover features a characteristic green hue, adorned with gilded inscriptions, notably the author's name, the title of the work, and the mention "Tome II" (Volume II). Three parallel golden lines decorate the top and bottom of the cover, giving the book a sober and classic style.

The book has a rigid binding covered in green cloth. The gilding of the title and publisher "HACHETTE" is visible, though partially faded by time. Several dark stains dot the surface of the cover, testifying to the book's age. The corners of the cover appear slightly blunted, with no major loss of material visible on the shown side.

The style of the binding and the design of the gilding suggest an edition likely dating from the mid-20th century, without absolute certainty. The overall presentation suggests an old book, both decorative and representative of the classic editions from Hachette.

No handwritten inscriptions or ownership marks are visible on the presented side. The title and author are perfectly legible: "ALEXANDRE DUMAS - LES TROIS MOUSQUETAIRES - TOME II". The overall appearance of the book exudes vintage charm, ideal for a library or retro-themed interior decoration.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The cover shows signs of wear, including stains and marks related to its age. The spine and interior are not visible in the photo and cannot be described here.

Did you know? "The Three Musketeers," published in 1844, is one of Alexandre Dumas's most famous novels. It was initially published as a serial before appearing in volume form, and has seen numerous editions by Hachette, a publishing house founded in 1826, which specialized in distributing great classics of French literature.

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