Kafka (Franz) The Trial.
£3,250
London, Gollancz, 1937
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket corresponding to all relevant first issue points.
First published in 1925 in Germany as Der Prozess. The UK first is based on a translation by Edwin & Willa Muir. The dust jacket reads: “The Trial, although only now translated, may justly be called one of the most famous—and, many would add, one of the few really great—novels of our time.” An epilogue by Max Brod also appears in the book.
An excellent example of a 20th century literary highlight and rare in dust-jacket.
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A very good book (ownership inscription to front endpaper) in a first issue jacket which has benefited from expert and unobtrusive restoration to the lower spine, bottom part of the rear panel and a small circular area where the 7/6 price is located. Presents as a near fine copy of the jacket with some slightly toning to the spine.
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