Description
1897 printing. Cover is different than pictured with a green background. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This 1897 edition of Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a true rarity for collectors. Published just two years after its initial release, this novel captured the imagination of readers worldwide with its vivid depiction of ancient Rome during Nero’s reign. Sienkiewicz’s meticulous research and literary prowess brought the era to life, earning him the 1905 Nobel Prize in Literature. While the wear on this copy reflects its age, the intact binding and largely clean pages allow modern readers to experience this classic work as it was enjoyed over a century ago. Owning an early printing offers a direct connection to Quo Vadis’ pioneering role in shaping the historical fiction genre and its lasting impact on our understanding of the Roman Empire’s final years.
