Sweet Cheat Gone, The – Marcel Proust
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first uniform edition, first printing, hardcover copy of The Sweet Cheat Gone by Marcel Proust in a  new archival wrap. First Uniform Edition stated, 1930 Albert and Charles Boni with title page also dated 1930.  First Printing with no subsequent printings listed on the copyright page. 379 pages.

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’s name visible up close. The binding is starting to loosen at top and there is a partial spine crack at the half-title page. Also, a few marks and smudges on page blocks, mild spine tilt, rolled and rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rounded corners.

The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned.

No dust jacket.

Albertine Disparue is the title of the sixth volume of Marcel Proust’s seven part novel, À la recherche du temps perdu. It is also known as La Fugitive and The Sweet Cheat Gone.

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