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Chelsea Way; Translated by Hamish Miles
by Maurois, André
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- Fine
- Condition
- Fine/Near fine
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Elkin Mathews & Marrot, 1930. Limited Edition. Fine/Near fine. 8vo., 7 5/16 x 55 in. (194 x128 mm); pp.vi + 58, UNOPENED; original decorative paper-covered boards over a grey cloth spine, gilt titles; near fine dust-jacket. Clean and bright with slight offset on the front endpaper.
Copy 151 of 530 printed, signed in blue ink by the author on the limitation page. A Proustian pastiche, first published in English in this limited edition of 530 copies, and in 1934 by Gallimard with the title "Le Côté de Chelsea", this short book echoes the tile of Proust's most famous work "Swann's Way", and was translated by Hamish Miles.
ANDRÉ MAUROIS, born Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, (1885 - 1967) was a French novelist, biographer, storyteller and essayist, elected to the prestigious Académie française in 1938. During World War I he joined the French army and served as an interpreter for Lieutenant Colonel Winston Churchill. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his excellence in biographies of important writers -Shelley, Byron, Victor Hugo, George Sand or Balzac-political figures like Disraeli and General Lyautey and scientists like Alexander Fleming.
Copy 151 of 530 printed, signed in blue ink by the author on the limitation page. A Proustian pastiche, first published in English in this limited edition of 530 copies, and in 1934 by Gallimard with the title "Le Côté de Chelsea", this short book echoes the tile of Proust's most famous work "Swann's Way", and was translated by Hamish Miles.
ANDRÉ MAUROIS, born Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, (1885 - 1967) was a French novelist, biographer, storyteller and essayist, elected to the prestigious Académie française in 1938. During World War I he joined the French army and served as an interpreter for Lieutenant Colonel Winston Churchill. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his excellence in biographies of important writers -Shelley, Byron, Victor Hugo, George Sand or Balzac-political figures like Disraeli and General Lyautey and scientists like Alexander Fleming.
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 624
- Title
- Chelsea Way; Translated by Hamish Miles
- Author
- Maurois, André
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Elkin Mathews & Marrot
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1930
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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