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Description: A selection of short stories by the English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy attractively bound by Bayntun's of Bath. Galsworthy (1867 - 1933) is best known for his trilogy of novels The Forsyte Saga, which chronicles the fortunes of an upper-middle class Victorian family and were the subject of two acclaimed television adaptations. Galsworthy's work, for which he received the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature, explores issues of social class and the oppressive moral codes of Victorian England. He used his writings to draw attention to a variety of causes, inluding prison reform, women's rights and animal welfare. This collection includes "Salvation of a Forsyte", among many other short stories written between 1900 and 1923. In a half calf prize binding by Bayntun. Externally very smart with just light rubbing in places and the occasional mark to the boards. Gilt stamp to front board and attractive gilt detailing to spine. Internally, generally firmly bound but with a couple of pages loosening at the front and rear. Pages generally bright and clean, with some spotting to first and last few pages as is usual. School prize bookplate to recto of front free-endpaper. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Galsworthy, John (1867-1933). The Works of John Galsworthy. William Heinemann, London, 1936.
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Description: Sauter, R.H. Number 432 of 500 for the UK of an total edition of 1030 sets of the "Manaton Edition", signed in Volume One, The Forsythe Tales. Photogravure Frontispieces after R. H. Sauter (nephew of the author). Printed by T. and A. Constable, Edinburgh. 30 vols. 8vo (8-11/16 x 5-5/8 inches, 48 inches in total length). Signed by Galsworthy. The Best Set. Marrott pages 121-129 Bound in three quarters crimson morocco, spine ruled in gilt and lettered in gilt in six compartments, five raised bands, with "Cockerell" marbled boards, t.e.g., by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for Duttons, NY in Acid Free Laether. Fine Photogravure Frontispieces after R. H. Sauter (nephew of the author). Printed by T. and A. Constable, Edinburgh. 30 vols. 8vo (8-11/16 x 5-5/8 inches, 48 inches in total length) Number 432 of 500 for the UK of an total edition of 1030 sets of the "Manaton Edition", signed in Volume One, The Forsythe Tales.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.