DOMNEI; A COMEDY OF WOMAN-WORSHIP
by Cabell, James Branch
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1930. First edition . Hardcover. Frank C. Papé. Frontis and chapter illustrations by Frank C. Papé. An unread copy as the pages remain unopened. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket with short closed tear to the front cover and just a hint of wear at the top of the front flap fold.
Synopsis
Domnei is an Old Provencal word meaning the attitude of chivalrous devotion of a knight for his Lady. In modern times the word is esepcially known for the use made of it in the title and plot of Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship, a fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell, set in the imaginary French province of Poictesme during the second half of the 13th century.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45401
- Title
- DOMNEI; A COMEDY OF WOMAN-WORSHIP
- Author
- Cabell, James Branch
- Illustrator
- Frank C. Papé
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Robert M. McBride & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1930
- Keywords
- science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books has been a full-time mail order bookstore since 1984. Beginning with a small inventory of 400 books, we now have over 10,000 books. Though we do not have an open store, every year we exhibit at between 12 to 14 book fairs and events in the Western United States. All our books are listed on line and visitors are welcome by appointment.
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Unopened
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...