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The Great Wall of China
by KAFKA, Franz
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good +/Fine (Facsimile DW)
- Seller
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
London: Martin Secker, 1933. Endpapers professionally restored and book tightened. Bound in blue cloth which is signifcantly faded, but with the repair -- tight. The interior pages are Very Good. The true first English edition of this book 286 pp. + ads. Shows well in a facsimile dust jacket that fits the book perfectly. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good +/Fine (Facsimile DW).
Synopsis
Kafka tells the tale of one of the building overseers on the Great Wall of China. As he reflects on his work, his minor bit of authority, he recognizes his part in the system, and realizes the worth of his small bit of responsibility. He speculates and yet revels in his contented position of achieving a job well done.
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Details
- Bookseller
- abookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 59006634
- Title
- The Great Wall of China
- Author
- KAFKA, Franz
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Jacket Condition
- Fine (Facsimile DW)
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Martin Secker
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1933
- Keywords
- Short Stories; Reflections
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
abookshop
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Springtown, Pennsylvania
About abookshop
We have been selling books of note (especially literary first editions, poetry and drama) for over 20 years.
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- First Edition
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