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Includes three of Tchekhov's plays: l'Oncle Vania, about the visit to an elderly, wealthy man's estate; Une Demande en Miriage, about a marriage proposal during an ongoing squabble; and La Cerisaie, about a family's struggle to get out of debt and…

This is a short story about an undercover valet spying on a statesman through the statesman's son's home.
Has the handwritten word 'yacht' and the letter 'W' written on title page. Also has the inscriptions from the editor, C. du Bos, 'For Edith…

This is a short story about a young boy who is unhappy with his single mother forcing him to move away to live with his uncle. Translated from Russian to French by Denis Roche. Quarter mauve cloth with morocco labels. Ninth edition.

This short story is about a how a couple's relationship changes over the course of three years, influenced by three tragedies. Includes a portrait of the author. Translated from Russian to French by Denis Roche. Quarter mauve cloth with morocco…

This is a short story about a failed marriage. Ninth edition. Translated from Russian to French by Denis Roche. Quarter mauve cloth with morocco labels.

This is a short story about an old man's disillusionment with his life, as he nears death and wishes he had done more with his time. Charles du Bos, who oversaw the publication of this collection, inscribed 'For Edith, with love from Charlie'.…

This is a novella about a man who moves his family from Moscow to a village with horrible living conditions. Its reception was controversial due to Tchkhov's realistic portrayal of impoverished, lower class Russian life.
Translated from Russian to…

This is a short story about the people living and working in an insane ward. Translated from Russian to French by Denis Roche. Quarter mauve cloth with morocco labels. Eighth edition.