Hamlet, The – William Faulkner
VG

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing, hardcover copy of The Hamlet by William Faulkner. First Edition unstated, 1940 Random House with full-color title page dated 1940.  First Printing stated on copyright page.

The exterior of the book is in Very Good condition with clean, cloth boards with a bit of sheen, and strong title ink on the front board. The spine is lightly sunned with a lightly faded title and author gilt. Also, lightly foxed page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rounded corners.

The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with a paper bookplate on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Includes a period Random House bookmark with no zip code.

No dust jacket.

The Hamlet begins with a description of the town, where most the action takes place, and the old gutted mansion, where we’ll return to at the end of this first book in the Snopes Trilogy. Faulkner introduces us to Flem Snopes, an up-and-comer who, instead of farming; works in Varner’s town store and then the cotton gin and blacksmith shop while loaning money and doing Varner’s books.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.