George Eliot / SILAS MARNER The Weaver of Raveloe 1st Edition 1861

Description: George Eliot's "Small Miracle"SILAS MARNER: The Weaver of RaveloeBy George Eliot1861First edition of Eliot's third novel, a fable in realist dress, praised by some as the greatest of her works.Near fine."as perfect a work of prose fiction as any in the language, a small miracle" - Walter Allen The idea for Eliot's only one-volume novel came "quite suddenly, as a sort of legendary tale" suggested by her childhood memory of seeing a weaver (as recounted in a letter to her publisher). By degrees she "became inclined to a more realistic treatment," though a kernel of fantasy remains under the careful working-out of ethical and material realities. Received by one contemporary critic as "boorish twaddle," SILAS MARNER has also been hailed as "the most flawless of George Eliot's works" (Joan Bennett). A lovely copy of one of very few 19th-century novels to inspire both a Steve Martin comedy and an episode of PBS's Wishbone (A SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE and "Golden Retrieved," respectively).Read more: Harold Boom (ed.), George Eliot's Silas Marner. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1861. 7.5'' x 5''. Original embossed russet cloth, gilt-stamped spine. Binding A (Carter). Most leaves unopened. Publisher's ad for Alexander Carlyle at front; Blackwood catalogue at rear. [4], [6], 364, 16 pages.; Binder ticker to rear paste-down. Only mild edgewear and bumping to extremities. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 4400 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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