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BABBITT
by Lewis, Sinclair
- Used
- Fine
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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Rougemont, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
First Edition Library (with permission from Harcourt Brace and Company). Facsimile edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Facsimile of the 1st edition, 1st printing. A Fine copy in Fine dust jacket, housed in the publisher's Near Fine slipcase. 8vo. Bound in dark blue cloth with yellow title field, in blue dust jacket. Housed in the publisher's grey slipcase, with illustration of the dust jacket's front and rear panels. Publisher's note / insert laid in. Drip mark on the slipcase's top.
Babbitt (1922), by Sinclair Lewis, is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. Part of the publisher's series of facsimiles of modern literature, in exact replicas of their 1st edition state, complete with dust jackets, and any first edition points that existed. Laid in is the FEL (First Edition Library) single sheet notes, which outline the the conditions of the writing of the novel, the issue points, and the reception of the novel at time of publication. All dust jackets are true facsimiles, except for "FEL" on the rear inside flap.
Babbitt (1922), by Sinclair Lewis, is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. Part of the publisher's series of facsimiles of modern literature, in exact replicas of their 1st edition state, complete with dust jackets, and any first edition points that existed. Laid in is the FEL (First Edition Library) single sheet notes, which outline the the conditions of the writing of the novel, the issue points, and the reception of the novel at time of publication. All dust jackets are true facsimiles, except for "FEL" on the rear inside flap.
Synopsis
Babbitt , by Sinclair Lewis, was first published in 1922. This novel is a satire of American culture. It critiques society and the socially-acceptable behavior of middle-class American life and its pressure on individuals toward conformity.
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- Bookseller
- Frey Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31880
- Title
- BABBITT
- Author
- Lewis, Sinclair
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Facsimile edition
- Publisher
- First Edition Library (with permission from Harcourt Brace and Company)
Terms of Sale
Frey Fine Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Frey Fine Books
Biblio member since 2019
Rougemont, North Carolina
About Frey Fine Books
Antiquarian bookseller, with over 15 years experience.
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- Facsimile
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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