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Voltaire. Candide. Random House, New York, 1929.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Jean Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire. Rockwell Kent, illustrator. Candide. New York: Random House, 1929. Limited edition, No. 1,408 of 1,470 copies. Signed by Rockwell Kent. Quarto. 111pp. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Publisher's cream-colored pictorial cloth, stamped in gilt to spine and front cover, patterned endleaves. . Spine slightly darkened and leaning; lightly rubbed and darkened to boards. Very good. Limited edition, No. 1,408 of 1,470 copies.
Seller: InkQ Rare Books, LLC, Addison, TX, U.S.A.
Price: US$499.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1929 SIGNED Candide VOLTAIRE Enlightenment Philosophy ROCKWELL KENT Illustrated Candide by Voltaire is a seminal work of the Enlightenment, first published in 1759, is a satirical novella that follows the protagonist, Candide, as he transitions from naive optimism to pragmatic realism after facing numerous hardships. The work critiques societal institutions like religion and philosophy, particularly Leibnizian optimism, leading to its initial banning. However, its insightful exploration of the human experience has since made it a cornerstone of Western literature. This rare edition is enhanced by the Art Deco illustrations of the renowned American artist, Rockwell Kent. Item number: #41329 Price: $499 VOLTAIRE, Jean François-Marie Arouet de; KENT, Rockwell (Illus.); [ALDINGTON, Richard (Transl.)]; [MERRILL, Charles Edmund (Contrib.)] Candide. New York: The Literary Guild, 1929. Signed Limited edition Details: Collation: Complete o 111, [1] o Illustrated throughout Provenance: o Illustrator signature Rockwell Kent o Handwritten Marie A. Murphy Language: English Binding: Hardcover; secure o Grey cloth Size: ~11in X 7.5in (28cm x 18.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41329 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.