The Common Reader

Virginia Woolf

About this Item

Description
This volume contains a collection of twenty-six essays by Virginia Woolf, ranging from classical Greek literature to contemporary English fiction. Originally appearing in publications such as The Times Literary Supplement and The Dial, these pieces were revised by Woolf for their first appearance in book form. The American edition is notable for including the essay Miss Ormerod, which was not present in the British Hogarth Press edition of the same year. This copy represents the first state of the text for the American market, issued shortly after the London release.

Bibliographic Details
Title: The Common Reader
Author: Virginia Woolf
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York
Year of Publication: 1925
Edition: First American Edition. Justification: The title page displays the Harcourt, Brace and Company imprint with the 1925 date. The copyright page carries only the 1925 copyright notice with no subsequent printings listed, which is the standard identification for this publisher during this period.
Printing: First Printing
Language: English
Binding: Red cloth boards with blind-stamped borders on the front cover and gilt lettering on the spine.
Dust Jacket: No
Weight: 1.1 lbs.
Collectible Attributes: First Edition.

Condition:
This is a former library book it is rated as Fair. The red cloth boards show significant fading and sunning, particularly along the spine and the upper edges of the front and rear covers. There is visible fraying and wear at the head and foot of the spine, as well as at the corners. The gilt on the spine has dimmed but remains legible. Internally, the pages show light toning consistent with age, and there are faint remnants of a pencil price on the front free endpaper. There are random marks on front matter and rear free end paper-please see photos. The binding remains secure with no loose pages.

Seller Inventory # aw61b3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Common Reader
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature
  • Essays