James Joyce “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” Vintage Slipcased Folio Hardcover 1966

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
James Joyce’s semi-autobiographical modernist novel traces the intellectual, religious, and aesthetic development of Stephen Dedalus as he struggles against the conventions of his Irish upbringing.
This edition from The Folio Society presents the classic text alongside expressive illustrations that match Joyce’s stylistic evolution.
It is a desirable acquisition for collectors of twentieth-century literature and modern design.

#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** James Joyce
* **Illustrator:** Brian Keogh
* **Publisher:** The Folio Society
* **Binding:** Hardcover
* **Edition Points:** Second impression, 1966. Printed in Great Britain by W. & J. Mackay & Co Ltd. Set in 11 point Bell leaded 1 point. Presented in a tan paper-covered slipcase.

#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** Book: Near Fine / Slipcase: VG
* **Cover & Spine:** Textured brown cloth boards featuring a black illustration of two figures on a bench. The spine features a green title block with bright, unfaded gilt lettering. Just the slightest bit of rub to the corners of the spine tail.
* **Dust Jacket:** N/A (Issued in a slipcase. The brown/tan slipcase shows very minimal surface rubs in a few place, remaining structurally sound, no splits in seams).
* **Text Block & Pages:** Top edge stained gold, bright and uniform. Pages are clean and off-white/cream. The side edge of the text block shows a few sparse, light foxing spots.
* **Binding:** Square, tight, and firm.

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