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1889 War and Peace 1ed Leo Tolstoy Russia Classic Russian Literature Dole trans "If you look for perfection, you'll never be content." – Tolstoy, Anna Karenina A rare, 19th-century printing of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel 'War and Peace'. Regarded as one of the central works of world literature, both this work and 'Anna Karenina' are considered Tolstoy's finest literary achievements. Item number: #30981 Price: $795 TOLSTOY, Leo.; DOLE, Nathan Haskell (Transl.) War and Peace New York: Thomas Y. Crowell and Co., 1889. First authorized American edition. Details: · Collation: Complete; 4 volumes in 2 tomes o Tome 1 Vol. I – [2], v, [1], 359, [1] Vol. II – [2], 392 o Tome 2 Vol. III – [4], 424§ Vol. IV – [2], 407, [1] · Provenance: o Handwritten – Jeannette Sylvester Harris o Bookplate – Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Weil · Language: English · Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Dark blue cloth · Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very…

War and Peace is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published serially, then in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains a classic of world literature. The narrative chronicles the history of the French invasion of Russia through the eyes of five Russian aristocratic families and reflects on the philosophical themes of war, peace, and the human condition.

Look for the original Russian text printed by The Russian Messenger in 1869.