Early or First American Edition. Tall octavo, modern 1/4 leather with marbled boards. An obscure title by Dumas, if it actually is by him, the scant references to this title on the internet suggest it may have been actually written by Frederic Soulie, and indeed his name appears on the first page of text. There is a reference to this title in a newspaper from 1855, so the date of 1862 (offered by a researcher) may also be in doubt. The same researcher notes a copy of the book from 1847. In any event, a rather uncommon title. Near Fine, pages age toned as expected. Item #601882

First English Edition. Abbey dustjacket art. Despite being published long after Dumas' death, this is the first English translation of this novel of a man's ambition to be a stage actor. Scarce. Very Good, lacks front free endpaper, webbing showing at rear inner hinge (still firm), in Good only dustjacket, two inch chip at top spine end, coin sized chip at mid spine, chipped at edges. Item #27005

Early American Edition. Complete in Two Volumes. Octavo, contemporary 3/4 leather signed binding by Bayntun Binder of Bath (also has stamp for Charles E. Lauriat Co. of Boston), raised spine bands, gilt work, marbled boards and endpapers. Volumes 49 and 50 of Dumas's works (as stated on spines) this is an early American edition of this title, which according to WorldCat was published by Harper and Brothers in 1846. Attractive Near Fine volumes, but shows minor wear to leather at spine ends (a little touch of leather preserver would probably make them look flawless). Item #601913

Presumed First American Edition. Octavo, contemporary 3/4 leather signed binding by Bayntun Binder of Bath (also has stamp for Charles E. Lauriat Co. of Boston), raised spine bands, gilt work, marbled boards and endpapers. Although volume 54 of Dumas's works (as stated on spine) this is presumably the first American edition of this title. Attractive Near Fine volume, but shows wear to leather along front spine edge (a little touch of leather preserver would probably make it look flawless). Item #601912

First Photoplay Edition, illustrated with scenes from the First National Production starring Norma Talmadge and Gilbert Roland. This copy is the Norma Talmadge Edition De Luxe with several green tinted stills. Near Fine in attractive almost Near Fine dustjacket with short closed tear at top spine end. Item #41806