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  “We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom": First Edition In English Of Leo Tolstoy’s Masterpiece War and Peace

  TOLSTOI, Count Leon. [Leo Tolstoy]. Translated from the French by Clara Bell.

  War and Peace. A Historical Novel.

  New York: William S. Gottsberger, Publisher, 1886.

  First edition in English of Tolstoy's masterpiece, a pillar of world literature. Octavo, six volumes in the publisher's original pictorial brown cloth stamped in gilt and black, brown coated endpapers, with the cursive imprint in each part. Translated by Clara Bell. In near fine condition. Housed in two custom marbled slipcases. An exceptional set of Tolstoy's masterpiece, one of the finest we have seen.

  Price: $22,000.00     Item Number: 149532

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  "Among the most important novels in world literature": First Edition In English Of Leo Tolstoy’s Masterpiece War and Peace

  TOLSTOY, Leo. (Count Lyof N Tolstoi).

  War and Peace. A Historical Novel.

  New York: William S. Gottsberger, 1886.

  First editions in English of Tolstoy's masterpiece; one of the most important novels in world literature and widely considered the greatest novel ever written. Small octavo, six volumes, bound in contemporary three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine. Translated into French by 'A Russian lady' and from the French by Clara Bell. In near fine condition with light wear to the extremities. An excellent set of Tolstoy's masterpiece. 

  Price: $7,500.00     Item Number: 96223

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