Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first Modern Library hardcover edition, first printing of Ulysses by James Joyce with the very rare unclipped dust jacket in a new archival wrap. First Modern Library Giant edition, stated 1940 Modern Library. First Printing with no subsequent printing.
The exterior of the book is in Very Good condition with clean bright, cloth boards with a ML logo on the front. There is strong title ink on the spine. Also with, a few marks on the top page block, the binding is starting to separate at the top, mild spine tilt, rolled and rubbed spine ends, heavy bottom edge wear, and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The interior pages are clean and evenly toned.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with $5.95 price and G52 ML catalogue number on the front flap, mild surface wear, heavy edge wear, chips, gaps and looks great in a new archival wrap.
Loosely based on the Odyssey, this landmark of modern literature follows ordinary Dubliners in 1904. Capturing a single day in the life of Dubliner Leopold Bloom, his friends Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus, his wife Molly, and a scintillating cast of supporting characters, Joyce pushes Celtic lyricism and vulgarity to splendid extremes. Captivating experimental techniques range from interior monologues to exuberant wordplay and earthy humor. A major achievement in 20th century literature.
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