THE ABBESS OF CASTRO AND OTHER TALES. Translated from the French by C. K. Scott Moncrieff. New York: Albert & Charles Boni, 1926. Octavo, original decorated teal cloth stamped in gold and blind, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. First edition. The second book of a projected collected edition of the works of Stendhal. Stories set in Italy. Contains five stories: "The Abbess of Castro," "Vitoria Accoramboni," "The Cenci," "The Duchess of Palliano," "Vanina Vanini." Named by Edward J. O'Brien one of the best books of short stories of 1926. A fine copy in nearly fine printed price-clipped dust jacket with a touch of darkening to spine. Uncommon in jacket. (#116871).
Price: $100.00
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