The Virgin and the Gipsy (in clamshell case)

D.H. Lawrence

Published by G. Orioli, Florence, 1930

About this Item

Hand-numbered limited first edition: No. 581 of 810. Title page dated 1930. In original dust jacket. Protected inside a deluxe custom clamshell foldout case covered in beige cloth with gilt-lettered red morocco title label on spine. Large hardcover book in beige-cloth binding with reddish-orange illustration on front cover and reddish-orange lettering on paper title label on spine. Uncut page edges. 216 text pages. Pale olive-green dust jacket with black lettering and decoration on spine and front panel and "The Lungarno Series" list of books with prices on front flap. NEAR FINE book in VERY GOOD + dust jacket in FINE clamshell case. Book has a slight bump at the top spine end and a very slight bump at the top front corner tip. Otherwise Fine. Bright, clean and unworn with a nearly immaculate flawless interior. No previous owner markings. Pages appear unread. Dust jacket has sun-toning on the spine and along the edges, a tiny closed tear at the top edge of the front panel, a small closed tear at the bottom edge of the rear spine fold, a light touch of wear at the corner tips, and some light surface wear on the spine panel. Otherwise bright and clean with no stains or creases. Clamshell case is flawless and practically as new. Seller Inventory # 3826

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Virgin and the Gipsy (in clamshell case)

Publisher: G. Orioli, Florence

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +

Edition: First Edition