A Voice From The Attic Robertson Davies 1960 First Edition Hardcover DJ Knopf
$34.90
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A First Edition, First Printing of A Voice from the Attic by renowned Canadian author Robertson Davies, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1960. This iconic work is a highly celebrated collection of literary essays celebrating the joys and arts of reading.
Condition Details:
- Book: Very Good condition. The binding is tight and rigid, corners are sharp, and the interior pages are clean, crisp, and free from writing, highlighting, or dog ears.
- Dust Jacket: Present and in Good to Very Good vintage condition. It features the iconic original design by Rudolph Ruzicka. Shows some expected shelf wear, light edge rubbing, minor chipping along the top/bottom spine ends and corners, and some light age-toning to the white text box on the front cover.
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Value Assessment & Collector Context:
- First Printing Indicator: As verified by the copyright page, it states explicitly “FIRST EDITION”underneath the publisher credentials, with no subsequent printing dates mentioned.
- The Author: Robertson Davies is one of Canada’s most celebrated literary giants. Early collectible printings of his core essays are highly sought after by bibliophiles and completionist collectors of 20th-century literature.
- Design Value: The dust jacket graphics and typography layout were crafted by the renowned American graphic designer Rudolph Ruzicka, adding a layer of crossover appeal for vintage book arts collectors.
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