Highly influential Russian author (1818-1883) whose 1862 novel Fathers and Sons remains one of the pillars of nineteenth-century literature. Signed book: Terres Vierges. Paris: J. Hetzel et Cie. Libraires-Éditeurs, 1877. Softcover rebound in hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 352 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French (translated): “To Mr. Jules Claretié a tribute from the author.” In very good condition, with light spreading of ink to signature and inscription, scattered soiling and foxing to signed page, moderate toning and soiling to title page, light rippling to fore-edges, and a bit of light rubbing to boards. RRAuction COA.
