THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV Dostoevsky 1929 First Modern Library Edition Garnett
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Title: The Brothers Karamazov Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Translator: Constance Garnett Publisher: The Modern Library (Stated First Edition, 1929) Binding: Original Dark Blue Flexible Balloon Cloth / Flexiluxe Printer/Binder: Bound by H. Wolff, New York Item Overview: Up for sale is a highly collectible, true 1929 Stated First Modern Library Edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov (Modern Library Series #151). This volume features the iconic and beautiful green-and-white custom endpapers designed by legendary American artist Rockwell Kent, featuring the classic running torchbearer colophon motif which debuted the year this book was printed. Condition Report: This nearly century-old volume is in Very Good antiquarian condition and has been exceptionally well-preserved. • Cover & Spine: The dark blue flexible cloth boards are straight, clean, and free of major fading. The gold gilt lettering and detailing on the spine remain bright, sharp, and highly legible. Square corners with minimal rubbing. • Binding: The binding is firm, tight, and completely secure. The hinges and joints are intact with no splitting. • Pages & Interior: The interior pages are clean, fully intact, and naturally toned due to age. No structural tears or loose pages. • Provenance & Markings: This copy features fascinating historical provenance with a neat, vintage cursive signature on the front flyleaf belonging to "Catherine Annan," a member of a prominent historical family from Web
- Publisher: The Modern Library
- Year: 1929
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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