traven dust wrapper designed illustrated (1 Ergebnisse)

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered scarlet back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Originally published in German in 1926, and in English in 1934, it was Traven's first major success and is still the author's second best known work after 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'. Owing to its scathing criticism of bureaucratic authority, nationalism, and abusive labour practices, it is often described as an anarchist novel. Contains 388 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing and small tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 18s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. MODERN FIRST EDITIONS.