Explore the world of Gustave Dore's illustrations with this wonderful first edition hardcover book, 'The Dore Illustrated Balzac Droll Stories'. Published in 1977 by Bell Publishing, this book is a collection of 30 unexpurgated tales collected from the abbeys of Touraine. The book features 425 illustrations by Gustave Dore and is a must-have for any world literature and classics aficionado.

This book is a true gem and a collector's item for book lovers. The book is in excellent shape and comes with a hardcover and dust jacket. The illustrations are beautifully done and add to the charm of the book. The book is in the English language and is perfect for book enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the classics.

Book is in good condition with dust jacket. DJ is complete and covered with jacket protector. DJ shows light/moderate wear to the edges and spine ends. Bright red boards with gilt emblem on cover and spine. Boards do have bends at the corners probably from improper storing but are not creased. Spine ends are pushed with moderate wear. Heavy staining to the outer text block. Appears to be foxing and handling/improper storage soil transfer. Previous owners book plate on front endpaper. Pages are bright, clean with no writing, marks, stains or highlighting. All pages are intact and binding is tight. First printing with full letter line “a-h”.