Arrowsmith
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1925. First Trade Edition. First edition with "Second printing [first trade edition]" stated on the copyright page. Exceptionally rare original first issue dust jacket with the $2.00 price present on the front flap. Measures approximately 7.5" x 5", with 448 numbered pages.
The book is in near fine condition. Very minor wear to the edges. Previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. Interior pages are bright and well preserved. The dust jacket is in very good plus condition. Minor edgewear and chipping to the spine ends. Small closed tears to the top and bottom edges of the front and rear panels. Numerous old and unnecessary tape repairs to the verso of the dust jacket, not visible under mylar.
"Arrowsmith" by Sinclair Lewis deals with the culture of science in a fictional setting.
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Inventory# (N12-72). Item #5420
Price: $10,000.00