Emile Zola — Nana: A Realistic Novel

London, Vizetelly & Co, 1884. Leather. A scarce early edition in English of one of the most popular novels by Emile Zola, one of his volumes in 'Les Rougon Macquart' cycle. The fifth edition in English, very scarce to see in such an early English edition.One of Emile Zola's most popular novels, following the rise and fall of a French courtesan and those who surround her.The ninth novel in Zola's 'Les Rougon Macquart' cycle, this has became one of his best known novels.Bound without the twenty-four plates.Bookplate of William Cuthbert Brian Tunstall to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, a little rubbed to the leather. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Small crack to the tail of the front joint. Front hinge is a little strained, rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Stamp to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Ink inscription to the head of page 5. Bound without the plates. Good . Ill.: None. Good .