Civilization and Its Discontents
Jonathan Cape; New York, 1930. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Good. Item #1402076
Near fine in a good dust jacket. First US Edition. First Published in America, 1930, stated on the copyright page. Previous owner's (Winthrop W. Aldrich) bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. Aldrich was President and Chairman of the Board for Chase National Bank, and also U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. (1953-57). Rear free end paper has a small tear at middle. Dust Jacket has original price of $2.25 printed on the front flap. The front flap has separated from the front panel of the jacket, with some pieces missing; rear flap has tears along hinge; spine separated from rear hinge and horizontal closed tear at upper spine; chipping at the corners and spine ends; piece missing at bottom of spine. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase.
Price: $900.00