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Belfast, Ireland: Simms and McIntyre, 1846. First English Language Edition. Near Fine. First English language edition of The Count of Monte Cristo, preceding the slightly more common London edition of Chapman & Hall with an anonymous translator. Also the first Irish edition. Bound in 19th century half calf over marbled boards, without half title and with spine rebacked. Near Fine with bindings rubbed, owner name to title page in both volumes; a repaired tear to a preliminary blank sheet in Volume II, page 11 with a tear and slight loss. A rare, attractive example of the classic French adventure novel.