The Tales of Guy de Maupassant | 1964 Heritage Press | Illustrated by Gunter Böhmer | Sandglass & Slipcase

A handsome 1964 Heritage Press edition of The Tales of Guy de Maupassant, featuring translations by Lafcadio Hearn and others, an introduction by Justin O’Brien, and expressive watercolor illustrations by Gunter Böhmer.

This is exactly the kind of book that looks wonderful both on a classic bookshelf and displayed with the slipcase. The dark green cloth binding, gilt spine decoration, substantial 472-page format, and laid-in Heritage Press Sandglass give it that unmistakable mid-century fine-book character.

The original Maupassant stories include favorites such as “The Necklace,” “The Piece of String,” “Boule de Suif (Roly-Poly),” “The Old Man,” “The Signal,” “A Vendetta,” “The Jewelry,” and “My Uncle Jules.”

Details

• Author: Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893)
• Title: The Tales of Guy de Maupassant
• Publisher: Heritage Press, New York
• Publication Year: 1964
• Copyright: © 1964 by The George Macy Companies, Inc. — confirmed from the photographed copyright page.
• Translations: Lafcadio Hearn and others
• Introduction: Justin O’Brien
• Illustrations: Gunter Böhmer, from watercolors
• Format: Hardcover, dark green cloth over boards
• Pages: 472 pages
• Illustrations: Color illustrations, including Böhmer's watercolor artwork
• Extras: Original Heritage Press Sandglass included
• Slipcase: Original matching slipcase included
• Language: English
• Country of Publication: United States
• Country of Manufacture: Not independently confirmed from the photographed pages
• Approx. Size: 7 × 10 inches

Bibliographic records confirm the 1964 Heritage Press edition as a 472-page English-language volume published in New York.

This Heritage Press volume is the trade/collector edition associated with the earlier 1963 Limited Editions Club edition, which was designed by Sir Francis Meynell and illustrated with Böhmer's watercolor work.

Condition

Very Good — Preloved Vintage

The book itself presents beautifully for its age. The green cloth remains attractive with gilt spine decoration intact. There is light handling/rubbing consistent with vintage use, particularly around the corners and edges.

The pages appear clean, bright, and intact, with the binding holding well. The original slipcase is present and functional but shows more noticeable age-related wear, including rubbing, edge wear, discoloration, and corner wear.

The Sandglass newsletter is also present, which is a particularly nice bonus for Heritage Press collectors.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.

Styling

This would be gorgeous styled in a traditional library, dark academia, French-inspired study, vintage literary collection, or mid-century bookshelf.

The dark green cloth and gilt lettering pair especially well with leather-bound classics, brass bookends, antique writing desks, framed botanical prints, and warm wood tones.

A wonderful choice for a Maupassant collector, classic-literature reader, Heritage Press collector, or anyone who appreciates beautifully produced vintage books.

One of a kind. Once this Ugly Duckling finds its new home, it's gone.

Shipping

Ships securely in protective wrapping with additional cushioning around the book and slipcase. Because this is a substantial hardcover with a slipcase, it will be packed in a sturdy box or book-safe mailer to help protect the corners and case during transit.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout and are paid by the buyer.

One of a kind. Once this Ugly Duckling finds its new home, it's gone.