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Beautiful antique 1903 edition of Gustave Flaubert’s Herodias: The Story of Salome, published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, New York. A charming small-format literary collectible with a deep red textured cloth cover and elaborate gilt Art Nouveau-style decoration. Inside is a portrait of Gustave Flaubert, along with the introduction and Herodias. The copyright page states 1903 and identifies G. P. Putnam’s Sons as publisher. ✨ Book details: * Gustave Flaubert * Herodias: The Story of Salome * Copyright 1903 * G. P. Putnam’s Sons * The Knickerbocker Press, New York * Ariel Booklets series * Red cloth binding with gilt decoration * Flaubert portrait frontispiece * Small antique/miniature format * Approximately early-20th-century literary collectible Condition: Antique condition with expected age-related wear. The red cloth cover has edge/corner wear and some rubbing. Pages show age toning, spotting/staining and handling wear. The binding shows separation/wear