Castle, The – Franz Kafka
NF/VG Modern Library

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first Modern Library edition, hardcover copy of The Castle by Franz Kafka in a archival wrap. Modern Library edition stated, February 1969. Presumed first issue with $2.95 cover price.

The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine and the front facsimile signature. Also, a few spots on the page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the title page. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with mild surface wear and heavy edge wear. First state jacket with $2.95 price on the front flap. Looks good in a new Brodart archival wrap.

From the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial, and one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century: Arriving in a village to take up the position of land surveyor for the mysterious lord of a castle, the character known as K. finds himself in a bitter and baffling struggle to contact his new employer and go about his duties.  As the villagers and the Castle officials block his efforts at every turn, K.’s consuming quest–quite possibly a self-imposed one–to penetrate the inaccessible heart of the Castle and take its measure is repeatedly frustrated.

Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.