“The Strongest of All Warriors Are These Two — Time and Patience.”

Tolstoi, Count Leon [Leo Tolstoi]; A Russian Lady & Clara Bell [Translators]

War and Peace [Complete in Six Volumes]; [Comprised of] Before Tillsit 1805-1807 Volumes I & II; The Invasion 1807-1812 Vol. I & II; Borodino, The French at Moscow - The Epilogue 1812-1820 Vol. I & II

A Handsome Mixed Printing Set of the First American Edition of War & Peace, Preceding the Crowell Publication. Volumes I & II of Before Tilsit with "1887" to Title Page and "1885" to Copyright. Volumes I & II of The Invasion with "1886" to Copyright and Title Pages. Volumes I & II of Borodino with "1887" to Title Page and "1886" to Copyright Page.

New York: William S. Gottsberger, 1885, 1886, 1887. First American Edition, Mixed Printings. Publisher's Decorative Brown Cloth, Black and Gilt Detailing. A Very Good Set Complete in Six Volumes. Rubbing to binding cloth at corners, tails, and crown, causing some minor fraying in a few instances. Spines are a bit dulled and darkened from sunning. A few scuffs to cloth and some minor wear to joints and hinges. Text blocks are moderately toned and dust soiled. Endpapers with a few wrinkles and spots of soiling and foxing. Volume I of Borodino with evidence of some unobtrusive moisture. Text is unmarked. Bindings are tight and square. Hardcovers. 12mos. [ii], 322pp. + [14 Advertisements]; [ii], 357pp. + [2 Ad.]; [ii], 321pp; [ii], 270pp. + [10 Ad.]; [ii], 290pp. + [14 Ad.]; [iv], 391pp. Very Good. Item #1732

Price: $3,200.00