The Scarlet Pimpernel
by Baroness Orczy
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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PICTON, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
A beautiful Folio Society edition of the classic novel The Scarlet Pimpernel. The slipcase is present and is in Near Fine condition, with some staining and a small dent to the bottom edge. This is the third printing of the 1997 edition, with illustrations by Lucy Weller and an introduction by Hilary Mantel.
Synopsis
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic play and adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The story is a precursor to the "disguised superhero" tales such as Zorro or Batman. The play was produced and adapted by Julia Neilson and Fred Terry. It first opened on 15 October 1903 at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal; it was not a success.
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- Bookseller
- Books & Company (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47
- Title
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Author
- Baroness Orczy
- Illustrator
- Lucy Weller
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2000
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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