Antique Leo Tolstoy War and Peace Danish Krig og Fred Leather Bound 3 volume c1890

Antique Danish edition of Leo Tolstoy’s monumental masterpiece War and Peace, titled Krig og Fred, presented here as a complete three-volume set.

Published in Copenhagen by A. Christiansens Forlag circa 1890, this elegant set is bound in period leather with marbled boards and features beautifully illustrated title pages and interior engravings.

These volumes embody the refined craftsmanship of late 19th-century European bookmaking, with warm aged leather spines, decorative tooling, and richly toned paper. The Danish translation adds an additional layer of continental character, making this set especially appealing for collectors of international literature and decorative antique libraries.

Tolstoy’s War and Peace remains one of the most influential novels ever written, and antique editions such as this offer both literary significance and timeless visual appeal.

Perfect for:

• Antique library decor

• Study or office display

• European literary collections

• Interior design staging

• Tolstoy collectors

Condition:

Antique condition consistent with age. Wear to leather, rubbing, and age toning present as shown. Binding remains intact and structurally sound. Please review photos carefully.

A beautiful and authentic late 19th-century literary set.

Item specifics

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Title: Krig og Fred

Original Title: War and Peace

Language: Danish

Binding: Leather

Publisher: A. Christiansens Forlag

Year: circa 1890

Volumes: 3

Illustrated: Yes

Country: DenmarkAntique Danish edition of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (Krig og Fred), Part One (Første Del), published in Copenhagen by A. Christiansens Forlag, circa 1890s.
This is an authentic late-19th-century volume featuring a beautiful period leather spine with marbled boards and illustrated interior plates by R. Christiansen.
Originally issued as a multi-volume set, this listing is for Volume 1 only, making it ideal for collectors completing sets, decorative display, or antique library styling.
Details:
• Title: Krig og Fred (War and Peace)
• Author: Leo Tolstoy
• Language: Danish
• Volume: Part One (Første Del)
• Publisher: A. Christiansens Forlag, København
• Date: circa 1890s
• Binding: Leather spine with marbled boards
• Illustrated edition
Condition:
• Structurally solid
• Expected antique wear to covers and spine
• Interior pages well preserved
• Strong decorative presence
This is a genuine 19th-century Tolstoy volume with excellent shelf appeal.
Perfect for:
• antique book collectors
• European literature collections
• dark academia decor
• vintage library styling