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Reader rediscovers 1923 edition of Sabatini's Scaramouche

Original: I've recently been doing some decluttering, and rediscovered this book in my collection along the way. This is a 1923 ed

A reader decluttering their book collection rediscovered a 1923 edition of Rafael Sabatini's novel Scaramouche, which includes stills from Rex Ingram's silent film adaptation released the same year. The find is being shared with other readers as a charming example of early film tie-in publishing and a reminder of how books and cinema were marketed together a century ago.

Why now: The nostalgic rediscovery of a century-old film tie-in edition appeals to book collectors and classic film fans.

Rafael SabatiniScaramoucheRex Ingram

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• I've recently been doing some decluttering, and rediscovered this book in my collection along the way. This is a 1923 edition of Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini, complete with stills from the silent film adaptation by Rex Ingram released that year. Kind of amusing to think that… · LadyMarth01@mstdn.games · 6

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