LYSISTRATA - Aristophanes/Dudley Fitts | 1954 | 1st Ed | ADVANCED - REVIEW COPY

by Aristophanes

$49 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Rare 1954 First Edition Advance Review Copy! Lysistrata • Aristophanes • 1954 Title: Lysistrata Author: Aristophanes (Translated by Dudley Fitts) Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company Year: 1954 Format: Hardcover ISBN: Unknown Summary Immerse yourself in the timeless wit and sharp political undercurrents of Aristophanes' crowning Greek comedy, Lysistrata. This exceptional volume features the celebrated mid-century English verse translation by the distinguished critic and poet Dudley Fitts. A truly premium find for collectors, this specific book is a verified First Edition / Advance Review Copy. It retains the original publisher's promotional review slip affixed to the inner front flyleaf, complete with its historical stamped release date of April 29, 1954, and original $3.50 valuation. A foundational addition to any library focusing on classical drama, poetry translation, or rare mid-century typography. Condition Report: Very Good Exterior: The original dust jacket shows beautiful coloration with light edge rubbing and minor closed wrinkling/tears along the bottom borders. It has been treated with care and is housed in a brand new, archival-safe clear mylar protector. Binding: Excellent condition. The blue cloth boards are crisp, corners are sharp, and the spine remains perfectly tight, square, and uncompromised. Interior: Flawless and clean. Pages are bright and entirely unmarked. The vintage Harcourt Brace advance slip is intact and neatly affixed inside. Shipping & Handli

• Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
• Year: 1954
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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