The First Circle

Solzhenitsyn, Alexander; Whitney, Thoms P. (Translator)

Language: English

Published by Harper & Row, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1968

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Novel set in the scientific research centers of many penal institutions in Josef Stalin's Russia, metaphorically representing Dante's "first circle of hell" where the inmates--scientists & intellectuals imprisoned for crimes against the state--are force to work 580 pages. Translated from the original Russian by Thomas P. Whitney, in 580 pages. A FIRST EDITION, slightly later (Aug.) printing from 1968, (the first year of issue), this hardcover has deep burgundy cloth-covered boards embossed with the publisher's gilt seal to front board & gilt lettering to spine. Condition is VG-: very clean save for a darker smudge to top outside page edges. Pages creamy white & unmarked except for former owner's name in neat pen to ffep. Binding strong, hinges secure, slight rightward slant. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $10 price intact) is downgraded to Good+/VG- due to spine fading & slight chipping/edgewear; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. …

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Title
The First Circle
Author
Solzhenitsyn, Alexander; Whitney, Thoms P. (Translator)
Publisher
Harper & Row, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Publication year
1968
Condition
VG-
Dust jacket
Good+/VG-
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition Later Printing
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