Limited edition copy of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Hardbound in leather with gilt decoration. Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. Illustrated by Barron Storey. Published by The Franklin Library, 1981. In good condition. Measures approx. 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.75 inches. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. War and Peace is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy that mixes fictional narrative with chapters on history and philosophy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. Leo Tolstoy, war and peace, classic literature, Russian author, Russian literature, collectible book. Limited edition book, library accessories, home library, 10