The Works of Guy de Maupassant Short Stories HC Vintage 5-in-1 Classic
$ 12.51
Description
The Works of Guy de Maupassant Short Stories HC Vintage 5-in-1 Classic. • 📚Author: Guy de Maupassant. • 🏷️Title: The Works of Guy de Maupassant: Short Stories. • 🗂️Contents: Extensive collection of short stories, including classic pieces such as. The Diamond Necklace . Immerse yourself in classic French literature with this handsome mid-century Black’s Readers Service edition of The Works of Guy de Maupassant: Short Stories. This single compact volume collects five “volumes in one” of Maupassant’s most celebrated tales, printed in a clear, double-column layout that makes long reading sessions easy on the eyes. The book features tan faux-leather boards with bright silver gilt decoration and a red spine panel, giving it a refined, library-style look on the shelf. Inside, the pages are clean, legible, and tightly bound, with no loose signatures noted. The contents include favorites such as The Diamond Necklace, Ball-of-Fat, and many more, providing hours of classic reading and an excellent reference for students, writers, and collectors of 19th-century French fiction. This copy was printed in the 1950s and measures about 7.5" x 5.5", an ideal size for bedside or travel reading while still feeling substantial in hand. Please note: the outer faux-leather cover is dry and prone to cracking if flexed sharply—a common aging issue with these mid-century bindings—so gentle handling and avoiding bending the boards backwards is strongly recommended to preserve its appearance. Overall, this is a charming vintage edition that will make a fine addition to any library of classics, a thoughtful gift for a literature lover, or a stylish decorative accent with genuine literary substance behind the looks. Item Specifics (Bullet Style with Emojis): • 📚 Author: Guy de Maupassant • 🏷️ Title: The Works of Guy de Maupassant: Short Stories • 🏢 Publisher: Black’s Readers Service, Roslyn, New York • 📅 Publication Era: 1950s vintage printing (no date stated) • 📖 Format: Hardcover, faux-leather boards, gilt decoration • 📏 Size: Approx. 7.5" x 5.5" • 📄 Pages: Approx. 600+ pages, five “volumes” in one • 🗂️ Contents: Extensive collection of short stories, including classic pieces such as Ball-of-Fat, The Diamond Necklace, and many others (see photos of contents pages) • 🗣️ Language: English • 🎨 Cover Color: Tan/taupe with silver gilt & red spine panel • 🪶 Text Layout: Double-column pages • 🎁 Special Features: Vintage mid-century binding, decorative spine, ideal for display or reading • ⚠️ Condition Notes: Cover material is dry and prone to cracking; handle with care Condition: Good vintage condition overall: clean, tight pages with bright text; binding solid; faux-leather cover is dry and may crack with rough handling or over-flexing; no dust jacket present. Additional Details: Seller’s note: Colors may appear slightly different in photos due to lighting and monitor settings. All photos are of the actual book you will receive and are considered part of the description. Packaged securely and shipped via Media Mail with protective materials to help ensure it arrives safely. Keywords: Guy de Maupassant, Works of Guy de Maupassant, Maupassant short stories, Black’s Readers Service, vintage classics hardcover, 1950s literature book, French literature collection, short story anthology, classic fiction, decorative book, library decor, mid century book, tan faux leather gilt, Ball-of-Fat, The Diamond Necklace, collectible hardcover, 5 volumes in one, Roslyn New York publisher, antique style book.
