Candide
Consignment
Published in 2011 - Candide or Optimism by Voltaire.
Translated by Tobias Smollett. Introduced by Julian Barnes. Signed and illustrated by Quentin Blake. Printed on Modigliani paper. Bound in maroon Nigerian goatskin blocked with a gilt title design. 1000 copies. Grey slipcase emblazoned with gilt title across all sides. 27.4x23.2cm.
Note: Slight rubbing and fading to slipcase and small glue spot on bottom left corner of back as pictured.
From the Limitation Page
This edition of Candide has been typeset in Minion Pro in Garamond at The Folio Society, and printed on Modigliani paper by Grammlich, Pliezhausen, Germany. The binding by Beltz Fine Books, Bad Langensalza, Germany, is in full Nigerian Goatskin Leatther blocked with a design by the artist. The Edition is limited to 1000 copies for sale to members of the Folio Society, and 25 lettered copies which are not for sale.
This is copy number 331
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