Description: Summary of The Black Book: A Novel by Lawrence Durrell (1960, 1st U.S. Edition) The Black Book by Lawrence Durrell is a daring and provocative novel that delves into themes of sexuality, existential angst, and intellectual rebellion, all set against a surreal and decadent backdrop. This stated first U.S. edition, published by Dutton in 1960, is bound in the publisher's black cloth with a gilt title on the spine. The dust jacket, though tattered, is present, and the boards show some shelf wear consistent with its age. The text remains clean and bright, offering an excellent reading experience. This copy comes from the personal collection of a university professor, whose signature can be found on the front end page, adding provenance to this collectible edition. Key Features:Binding: Hardcover in black cloth with a gilt title on the spine.Condition: Good, with some shelf wear on the boards; tattered dust jacket is present.Text: Clean and bright.Provenance: From the personal collection of a university professor, with signature on the front end page. This first U.S. edition of The Black Book is a valuable and collectible item for fans of Lawrence Durrell and 20th-century literature.
Price: 18.24 USD
Location: Topsham, Maine
End Time: 2024-11-15T12:21:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: United States
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Lawrence Durrell
Publisher: Dutton
Topic: Literature, Modern
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1960
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