Description: Title: After Many a Summer Dies the Swan Publisher: Harper & Brothers Date: 1939 Condition •Dust jacket: Shows wear, including a notable tear on the front panel, along with general edgewear and minor chipping. •Cover: Excellent overall condition with minor wear along edges and corners. •Text block: Clean and unmarked. The rear pastedown has remnants of a mostly peeled bookplate. Description: This is the first U.S. edition of Aldous Huxley’s After Many a Summer Dies the Swan, a satirical exploration of humanity’s obsession with immortality. Huxley weaves a narrative rich in humor and philosophical depth, centering on the life and ambitions of a wealthy man driven by the desire to avoid mortality. The novel reflects Huxley’s talent for addressing profound themes with wit and insight, making it one of his most engaging works. Additional Information: The jacket retains its vivid colors despite the noted wear and tear. The book itself is a near-fine copy, offering collectors a well-preserved piece of literary history. Ships promptly and securely packaged. There are no marks or tears to the text block, including no prior ownership marks.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Petaluma, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Aldous Huxley
Features: 1st Edition
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Topic: Prints
Subject: Immortality Existentialism Morality
Year Printed: 1939
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