Dangerous Acquaintances Choderlos De Laclos 1925 George Routledge (R. Aldington)

Description: Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre De Laclos with lengthy introductory essay on author's life and works in first section followed by the complete English translation from the french 'Dangerous Acquaintances' by translator Richard Aldington and also containing full Bibliography at the endAntiquarian Hardback Book. Translated from French. Broadway Translations Series 1923-30. Published by George Routledge and Sons LimitedBound in a dark blue cloth, with block gilt titles on the spine This book is undated but I believe it dates to 1924-1925 based on research see screenshots:'George Routledge & Sons Limited' as publisher appeared on frontispieces between 1890-1946 The references 'London | George Routledge and Sons, Limited |New York E.P. Dutton and Co.' (“and” and “&” were used interchangeably for both companies) were used 1903-1925 Online this edition is described as not dated but ascribed a date of 1925-this ties in with the extensive Bibliography the last date in which is 1920 (nothing later) and which is based on a 1920 sourceThis is an overall neat clean copy. The cover is in good condition and is completely intact. It has block gold gilt lettering on the spine. There is slight wear to the cover and some soft wear to the corners and a few marks as pictured. The binding is good-there is a break at page 292/3 as picturedInside, the pages are lightly tanned and bit of age marking to first few pages and page edges but overall they are in a clean state. All the pages are present -435 pages numbered This measures approximately 22 cm by 14 cm and 3.5 cm wide.The same book is currently for sale online by a dealer priced at $45 so I have priced reasonably I have excellent feedbackWe moved house and need to free up space so I have done lots of research and am having a clear out selling a number of vintage and antique hardback books which have been in the family a very long time

Price: 12 GBP

Location: Wirral

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