AWESOME, HARD TO FIND, AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, VINTAGE, 1939 HARDCOVER BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL SLIPCASE BOX TITLED "CANDIDE - OR OPTIMISM" - - - by Voltaire - - - The 1939 English language edition translated from the French by Richard Aldington - - - With Introduction by Paul Morand - - - AND illustrated with a multitude of magnificent color illustrations by Sylvain Sauvage! Published by The Nonesuch Press, London, copyrighted and dated 1939, as shown! 

See all 17 images including close-ups AND see the 12-inch ruler in images for size perspective! Measures 7" X 10.5" and has a PHENOMENAL 148 paginated pages all on superior quality paper, PLUS end pages and paste-downs, other free end pages, the hardcover board covers, AND the original slipcase box (Will weigh roughly a VERY HEAVY about 3 pounds when packed for shipping)! PRESENTS the famous classic tale of adventure and romance in 17th Century France - - - AND LOADED with fantastic color illustrations by Sauvage! OUTSTANDING - - - AND WE COMBINE ITEMS FOR ECONOMICAL SHIPPING, JUST ADD ITEMS TO YOUR CART AND REQUEST AN INVOICE - - - Light long-term storage wear, soiling, and/or age-toning to the SLIPCASE BOX; some very faint wear to the hardcover board covers and the spine lettering is browned or faded; the contents pages are COMPLETELY UNMARKED and in excellent+ or better condition; overall in excellent VINTAGE condition! CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT STUFF!