Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Pierre C. De Laclos
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre C. De Laclos in a new archival wrap. First  New York Public Library Edition stated, November 1998 Doubleday. First Printing with full number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean bright boards, strong silver title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the half-title page. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

In this special collector’s edition of the French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Marquise de Merteuil and her accomplished rival in the art of erotic and psychological manipulation, the Vicomte de Valmont, take the stage again in Ernest Dowson’s beautifully polished translation of the book which, as Baudelaire famously said, “Burns like ice.”

In partnership with the New York Public Library, Doubleday publishes a special collector’s series of literary masterpieces. Lavishly illustrated with rare archival material from the library’s extensive resources, including the renowned Berg collection, these editions will bring the classics to life for a new generation of readers. In addition to original artwork, each volume contains a fascinating selection of unique materials such as handwritten diaries, letters, manuscripts, and notebooks. Simply put, this series presents the work of our most beloved authors in what may well be their most beautiful editions, perfect to own or to give.