Works of Eugene Sue Volume 2 and 3  Wandering Jew  Volume 1 and 2 of Pride Limited Edition 6 of 1000 1900s  Francis A Niccolls and Co all books in very good vintage condition with some minor age issues. cxxx. part leather cover AA
The Works of Eugene Sue (4-Volume Broken Set / Mixed Lot)
The Wandering Jew: Volumes 2 and 3
Pride: Volumes 1 and 2
Publisher: Francis A. Niccols & Co., Boston
Date/Edition: Circa 1900 (De Luxe / Limited Edition)
Limitation: Copy Number 6 of only 1,000 sets printed.
Format: Octavo (8vo), Deluxe Half-Leather Binding with marbled paper boards.
Detailed Description
This listing features a magnificent 4-volume collector's lot from the rare, turn-of-the-century limited edition printing of The Works of Eugene Sue, published by the renowned Boston firm Francis A. Niccols & Co. Eugene Sue was one of 19th-century France's most sensational and influential novelists, known for pioneering the serialized social novel.
This specific set is part of a highly exclusive Deluxe Printing, strictly limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies, with this being Number 6—an incredibly early and desirable low number in the print run. The volumes feature stunning period craftsmanship, including classic 3/4 or half-leather corner-and-spine treatments, ornate gilt spine tooling, and coordinating marbled paper sides and endpapers.
Included in this lot:
The Wandering Jew (Le Juif errant) – Volumes 2 and 3 (Sue's famous gothic/religious epic).
Pride (Orgueil) – Volumes 1 and 2 (From his celebrated Seven Deadly Sins series).
A spectacular addition for collectors of fine bindings, French literature, or beautifully crafted turn-of-the-century libraries.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition.
Bindings: Structurally sound and firm. Spines and hinges are secure, preserving the elegant shelf presence of the leather.
Interior: Pages are remarkably clean, crisp, and bright. Text blocks are strong.
Notable Flaws: Exhibits minor, expected age-related wear ("minor age issues"). This includes typical light rubbing to the leather edges, minor corner scuffing, and minimal uniform paper toning consistent with antiquarian books over 120 years old.