98-Year-Old FIRST Modern Library 125.1 Gissing: New Grub Street

Description: This Modern Library book, #125.1 is New Grub Street by George Gissing and includes an introduction by Harry Hansen. From the front flap of a spring 1942 ML copy: "For those who cherish the dream of writing and for those who read and ponder the whole mystery of the anguish and ecstasy of authorship, New Grub Street is a book of revelation. Not only does it expose the shifts and subterfuges of meager talents to provide marketable stuff and the devotion and sacrifice of those who consecrate themselves to the severest of arts, but it lays bare Gissing's own fierce struggle against vulgarity and the world's indifference. In that sense, it is a true book of the heart." 552 pages Collectors' Notes: The book has a Toledano 4 leatherette cover and C or Bernhard endpapers. The copyright page states “First Modern Library Edition, 1926”. Note this was only available in the hardcover Toledano binding 8 from 1940 to 1942. The used book has bright gilt, a fading top stain, and edgewear, especially at spine ends and corners. Fanning the pages, I noted no underlining or marginalia, no offensive odor and the binding has no separation. See photos As of this offering, there is one copy on eBay coded as 1st editions, offered at $22.40 (search: "Modern Library" "Gissing" "New Grub Street"). On ABE, there are two pictured leatherette copies with a 1st listing offered at $15.00, to $28.00. If you intend to purchase multiple items and enjoy a shipping discount, use the “Add to Cart” option, NOT the “Buy It Now” option. When you have completed your selections, Check Out and you should have a discounted shipping fee calculated. Modern Library fan or collector? Check out Collecting the Modern Library for the most informative site for Modern Library fans: http://www.modernlib.com/

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-07T04:15:01.000Z

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