Marcel Proust: A Biography (Two Volume Set). by George D. Painter - 1978.

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1978. Paperback First Edition Thus [1978], so stated. First Edition Thus [1978], so stated. Volume 1 Very Good- in Wraps; Volume 2 Very Near Fine in Wraps: both volumes show indications of very careful use: Volume 1 shows very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the barest hint of wear to the outside edges, some faint creasing to the backstrip; the binding leans well off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Volume 2 remains close to 'As New': a scuff near the upper corner of the front panel and, again, the barest hint of rubbing to the corner tips; a small, faint stain at the top edge of the rear panel; a couple very faint creases at the backstrip; the pages have tanned slightly; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Both volumes show slight tanning to the text pages, due to aging. Both texts are free of any underlining, highlighting, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Overall, Very Good+: a handsome set: structually sound and tightly bound: the first volume with a significant flaw, the second Near New. Both are clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.2 x 2.15 inches). xiv, pre-text maps, 775 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 14 ounces. ISBNs: Volume 1: 0394725611; Volume 2: 039472562x. Trade Paperback.