The Life Work of Henri Rene Guy de Maupassant in 17 Volumes Embracing Romance, Travel, Comedy Verse. For the first time Complete in English with a Critical Preface by Paul Bourget of the French Academy and an Introduction by Robert Arnot, M. A. Illustrated from Original Drawings by Eminent French and American Artists. M. Walter Dunne, Publisher, 1903 Except for Volumes 17 18, these are overall in very good condition, Except for Volume 13 17, all have previous owner's name plate attached to the front endpaper. All volumes have minor shelf wear and some scuff marks on the covers. Other exceptions are noted under each volume. Volume 1 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 2 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 3 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 4 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 5 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 6 : Une Vie or The History of a Heart, A Novel Volume 7 : Bel Ami or The History of a Scoundrel, A Novel Volume 8 : Mont Oriol or A Romance of Auvergne, A Novel - Top corners are bumped Volume 9 : Notre Coeur or A Woman's Pastime, A Novel Volume 10 : Pierre Et Jean or Crucifixion, A Novel Volume 11 : Fort Comme La Mort or The Ruling Passion Volume 12 : Au Soleil or African Wanderings / La Vie Errante or In Vagabondia Volume 13 : Sur L'Eau or On the Face of the Waters - No bookplate is attached Volume 14 : La Paix Du Menage or A Comedy of Marriage in Two Acts - Creases on the first few pages of the book. Volume 15 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life Volume 16 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life - Top corners are bumped, there are tears at the spine between the front and back endpapers. No bookplate is attached. Volume 17 : Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life - Top corners are bumped, there is a tear at the spine between the front endpapers. We will be happy to combine shipping, wherever possible. Some items cannot be combined because of their size, weight or because they are fragile. Please ask if you have any questions. Your order will ship by the next business day after receiving payment. All items are from a smoke-free environment. Thank you, and Happy Reading!