El Aleph

Jorge Luis Borges

Published by Editorial Losada, Buenos Aires, 1952

About this Item

A smart second edition of Jorge Luis Borges' acclaimed collection of short stories in the original Spanish. The stated second edition of this work, published on the sixteenth of June 1952. The first edition was published in June 1949.This edition included four more stories than the first, being 'Abenjacan el Bojari', muerto en su Llaberinto', 'Los dos reyes y los dos laberintos','La espera' and 'El hombre en el umbral'.Written by Jorge Luis Borges, an Argentine short story writer and essayist, one of the most acclaimed Spanish-language writers of all time. He was influential upon magical realism and fantasy.With a prior owner's signature to the title page.An excellent and early edition of one of the most influential collections of Spanish short stories. In the original card wraps. Externally generally smart; spine is a little cracked in places and a touch chipped to the head, with some general edgewear including a small mark to the front board. Ownership inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound, bar the slightest strain to the front hinge. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 801R48

Bibliographic Details

• Title: El Aleph
• Publisher: Editorial Losada, Buenos Aires
• Publication Date: 1952
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book