CANDIDE, OR OPTIMISM
by VOLTAIRE
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine in lightly worn glassine and Fine slipcase with some small white paint specks
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Ever since 1759, when Voltaire wrote "Candide" in ridicule of the notion that this is the best of all possible worlds, this world has been a happier place for readers. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and many generations have found that its laughter does not grow old.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015437
- Title
- CANDIDE, OR OPTIMISM
- Author
- VOLTAIRE
- Illustrator
- May Neama
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in lightly worn glassine and Fine slipcase with some small white paint specks
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- Color Plates, Limited Editions, Voltaire, Signed, Fine Press
- Bookseller catalogs
- 18th Century Literature; French Literature;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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