The Jew of Rome - A Historical Romance by Feuchtwanger, Lion ; Muir, Willa and Edwin (transls) - 1935

Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd, London, 1935. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 601 pages (contents page absent). Translated by the excellent Willa and Edwin Muir who had translated Feuchtwanger's previous novels from the German. In general good, smart condition. Padded leather cover with gold gilt title printing and edging (this is worn away on the back cover). The cover is neat and handsome with general marking and very light wear to the shelving edges. Gold gilt paper trims that are fresh and happy. The cover has a few storage impressions that do not break or damage the skin of the covering. Marbled front and end pages. The first free page has a barmitzva gift inscription (dated 1937). The contents are in excellent condition throughout. The pages are very clear and clean, very tidy and assured as if new throughout. fk