Tales of Genji
by Lady Murasaki, translated by Arthur Waley
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1925. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition (stated). Thought to originate in the 11th century, this is a 'psychological' tale of love and seduction among aristocratic society of the time and is described as 'the highest innacle of Japanese literature'. Bound in brownish/purple cloth with gilt title on the spine, some small marks, spine ends pressed and a little chipped, spine a touch faded but the gilt remains bright. There is a split along the side of the spine revealing webbing, otherwise robust and square. Hinge and text block firm, no inscriptions. The closed page edges are spotty and some foxing to the title page thereafter pages are generally smooth clean and clear although one or two spots creeping over from edges. A good sound, tidy copy.
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- Bookseller
- David's Bookshop
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 037559
- Title
- Tales of Genji
- Author
- Lady Murasaki, translated by Arthur Waley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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David's Bookshop
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Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
About David's Bookshop
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