Buy this book on-line Dos Passos, John : Adventures of a Young ManConstable and Company Ltd., London, 1939
396 pages (complete). First British edition of the first novel of what was to become de Passos' "District of Columbia" trilogy. Hailed for its accurate description of life in the depression. The dustjacket has a clear plastic protective cover. This is a little grubby. The dj itself is assured; there is some wear and marking and scuffing from storage. The price (8/6 net) has not been snipped. The dj is comfortable, even snug. The boards are pleasingly bright and healthy. The titling is fresh and youthful. The papertrims are foxed. Within, the frontispapers have a previous owner stamp. The early pages have some mild foxing. Beyond this the pages are satisfying: they are clean, clear, comfortable, thick, sure and firm. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Dos Passos, John : Adventures of a Young Man. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, livres d'occasion, incunabula, out of print books and livres rares. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |