CROME YELLOW ALDOUS HUXLEY 1922 1st US Edition Doran Hardcover

Description: Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley, First U.S. Edition (1922), George H. Doran Company Publisher George H. Doran Company, New York Date 1922 Condition •Cover: The orange cloth boards exhibit general soiling and handling wear. The spine shows softening at the ends and features a title panel that is partially peeled, rendering the title text mostly illegible. The corners are lightly bumped, with minor fraying visible along the edges. •Endpapers: Tape marks are present on the front endpapers, suggesting a prior repair or protective covering. •Rear Pastedown: Includes a small bookstore label, providing provenance and an interesting detail for collectors. •Text Block: The fore-edge and bottom edge of the text block show even toning and light soiling consistent with age but remain free of foxing. •Pages: Internally, the pages are clean, with no marks, annotations, or tears. The typography remains bold and legible. •Binding: The binding is intact, with no loose or detached pages. Description This is the first U.S. edition of Aldous Huxley’s debut novel, Crome Yellow, published by George H. Doran in 1922. Widely regarded as a classic of early 20th-century literature, the novel offers a satirical look at the English upper class through Huxley’s sharp wit and incisive commentary. Crome Yellow helped establish Huxley’s reputation as one of the most significant literary figures of his time. Points of Interest for Collectors •First U.S. Edition: Published in the same year as the first U.K. edition, making it an early example of Huxley’s work reaching an international audience. •Provenance: The small bookstore label on the rear pastedown adds an element of historical interest. •Condition: While showing some signs of wear, the book remains structurally sound and retains its original charm. Shipping & Notes Ships promptly and will be packaged securely to ensure safe arrival. No marks, annotations, or tears in the text unless otherwise noted. Additional Observations •The pages feature deckled edges, a hallmark of books from this period, adding to the tactile and visual appeal of the volume. •The title panel’s peeling and tape marks on the endpapers do not detract significantly from the book’s overall readability or collectibility but are important for condition disclosure.

Price: 482.84 USD

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