The Three Musketeers

5b Alexandre Dumas. London: J.M. Dent & Co., 1894. In Two Volumes.

Notes

The Three Musketeers is a classic historical adventure novel written by Alexandre Dumas in 1844. Set in 17th-century France, it follows the young and ambitious d'Artagnan, who leaves his home to join the King's Musketeers. Along the way, he befriends three elite musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—whose motto, “All for one, and one for all,” captures the spirit of their brotherhood. Together, they face political intrigue, duels, and schemes involving the powerful Cardinal Richelieu and the mysterious Milady de Winter.

The novel blends swashbuckling action with loyalty, friendship, and courtly drama. As the musketeers navigate loyalty to the crown, personal honor, and dangerous enemies, they become entangled in a web of espionage and betrayal that tests their courage and unity. Full of suspense, wit, and vibrant characters, The Three Musketeers remains a timeless tale of heroism and camaraderie.

Description

Green cloth binding with gilt designs on upper boards and spine. Gilt lettering on the spine. Gilt top edge. Deckled fore edge and lower edge. Both volumes have rubbing to the extremities and fraying to the points. Some creasing to head and foot of the spine. Some separation of the preliminary pages from the spine of volume one. Fully intact. Very good condition overall.