1869 George Sand CONSUELO Complete 3 Volume Set - Fine Leather/Marbled Binding

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Rare 1869 George Sand "CONSUELO" Complete 3-Vol Set - Michel Lévy - Fine Condition

Title: Consuelo (Complete in Three Volumes)
Author: George Sand (Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin)
Publisher: Michel Lévy Frères, Paris
Year: 1869 (Nouvelle Édition)
Binding: Quarter-bound tan leather over marbled boards with gilt spine title and decoration.
Condition Report:
This is an exceptional, collector-grade set of George Sand?s most celebrated masterpiece. All three volumes are in Fine condition, maintaining a high level of structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

Binding: The volumes are square and tightly bound. The hinges are strong with no cracking or splitting.
Spines: The leather spines are in excellent state, featuring crisp gold-leaf lettering and decorative banding. They show beautifully on a shelf.
Interior: The pages are remarkably clean and bright. There is no writing, bookplates, or previous owner marks.
Foxing: Consistent with books of this era, there are a few light foxing spots present on a small number of pages in Volume I; however, the text remains clear and the vast majority of the set is unaffected.

About the Set:
Consuelo is widely regarded as the pinnacle of George Sand?s literary career. This 1869 edition by Michel Lévy Frères represents the height of 19th-century French publishing. With its striking "tiger" marbled boards and classic leather tooling, this set is as much a decorative art piece as it is a literary treasure. Perfect for a serious library or as a centerpiece for a Victorian-era collection.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 1869 George Sand CONSUELO Complete 3 Volume Set - Fine Leather/Marbled Binding
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good