Tales of Love and Death

Collection of 6 stories by Prosper Mrime, better known for writing the story behind Bizet's famed opera, Carmen. Selected by J. I. Rodale, with illustrations by native New York artist A. Zaidenberg throughout the book's 189 pages. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1948, this hardcover small 4to (6.5" x 10.25") has burgundy cloth-covered boards with an inset black title box lettered in gilt to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with mild tanning but completely unmarked. Heavy rubbing to corners & spine tips. No DJ, no slipcase. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Story Classics

Year: 1948

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California

Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States