Description
This limited edition, No. 979 of only 1,250 copies. A classic historical novel , The Chouans is Balzac’s first full-length work, weaving romance, war, and political intrigue during the French Revolution. This rare 1901 Connoisseur Edition de Luxe by Avil Publishing Company is one of only 1,250 copies produced . Translated by Ellen Marriage , this edition remains uncut , with original deckled edges and a sturdy green cloth hardcover with a paper spine label . A must-have for collectors of rare French literature and fans of historical fiction !