Salammbô.
Englished by M. French Sheldon. Translation authorised by the heirs of Gustave Flaubert.
London and New York: Saxon & Co., 1886 Stock Code: 82593
First English edition of Flaubert's historical novel set in 3rd-century B.C. Carthage, originally published in French in 1862. Sheldon's translation precedes Chartre's translation for Vizetelly the same year. The printed dedication is to the translator's friend Henry M. Stanley, the man who found Dr Livingstone.
Description
Octavo. Original blue cloth, titles to spine and front board gilt, floral patterned endpapers.
Illustrations
1 page of publisher's advertisements at the rear.
Condition
Contemporary gift inscription. Some rubbing to ends and corners. An excellent copy.
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