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Stendhal : The Red and the Black, Translated By Charles Tergie

The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1981

[1981] Hardcover, 496 pages. THIS EDITION IS TRANSLATED by Charles Tergie; illustrations by Jean Paul Quint. THIS EDITION FEATURES beautiful red binding with border designs and lettering in gilt. Four raised ridges on spine. All edges in gilt. Endpapers feature repeating stylized diamond design in white on brown background. The acid-free book paper is a special paper stock by Franklin Library, made to archival standards. Condition: Several small dings to gilt edges (due to shelving), else overall Near Fine. Binding free of tears and cracks. Gilt on binding not chipped or rubbed. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing, and page tears. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase by a book collector. Book never read. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. The story is set in France during the period 1815-1830. It's a moving, powerful character study of Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man who uses seduction as a tool for advancement. The novel is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Jean Paul Quint. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hard Cover

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