Vintage Candide by Voltaire Hardcover Book Illustrated Red Cloth Gilt Title

Voltaire
Candide

A vintage hardcover illustrated edition of Voltaire's classic satirical novella, "Candide, or Optimism." This book features distinctive black and white illustrations throughout the text, complementing the timeless story. A handwritten gift inscription on the front endpaper is dated "'52," placing this copy in the mid-20th century.

• Illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings.
• Gilt title lettering on the front cover.
• Includes a handwritten inscription dated 1952.

Condition: In acceptable reading copy condition. The primary issues are structural: the front hinge is cracked and separating, and the spine shows significant fraying and separation from the text block. The cover boards have corner bumping and edge wear. The interior pages are clean and unmarked, with some age-related toning.