The Three Musketeers

5b Alexandre Dumas. Boston, 1890.

Notes

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a swashbuckling historical adventure set in 17th-century France, following the young and ambitious d’Artagnan as he leaves home to join the King’s Musketeers. Along the way, he befriends the charismatic trio of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—each with distinct personalities and secrets. Together, the four become inseparable, living by the famous motto, “All for one and one for all!” As they navigate court intrigues, duels, and political conspiracies, they face off against powerful enemies like the scheming Cardinal Richelieu and the mysterious and deadly Milady de Winter.

At its core, the novel is about loyalty, honor, and friendship, with a fast-paced plot full of romance, betrayal, and action. Dumas masterfully blends historical facts with fiction, bringing to life the lavish world of Louis XIII’s France while exploring timeless themes of courage, justice, and the personal cost of duty. The story’s charm lies not just in its heroic escapades but in the vivid camaraderie and flawed humanity of its central characters.

Description

Marbled Boards with three quarter blue leather. Five raised bands with gilt lettering and details in each compartment. Pastedown bookplate in the interior cover. Marbled endpapers. Gilt top edge. Three etchings throughout both volumes. Sun-fading to the spines with some rubbing to the extremities. Pressed leaf between pages 336 and 337 of volume one. Fine condition overall.