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The Count of Monte-Cristo; Volume 1 Hardcover -
by Alexandre Dumas; Created by Auguste 1813-1888 Maquet; Created by Pier Angelo Fiorentino
About this book
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, often considered one of Dumas' most popular works alongside The Three Musketeers. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France. It tells an incredible story of vengeance, following the journey of a wrongfully imprisoned man.
First Edition Identification
The most common English translation was originally published in 1846 by Chapman and Hall. This was originally released in ten weekly installments from March 1846 with six pages of letterpress and two illustrations by M Valentin.
Chapman and Hall, London, released a 2 volume set of the translation in May 1846, featuring twenty illustrations.
Details
- Title The Count of Monte-Cristo; Volume 1
- Author Alexandre Dumas; Created by Auguste 1813-1888 Maquet; Created by Pier Angelo Fiorentino
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 362
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wentworth Press
- ISBN 9781361581018 / 1361581018
- Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
- Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.81 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 2.06 cm)