Paths of Glory
Viking Press, 1935. 1st edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Good. / Fair. Item #75140
First edition in original dust jacket. Basis for Stanley Kubrick's film. Inscribed by Humphrey Cobb on laid in page after front fly; "For hus. Castle with all good wishes from Humphrey Cobb".
265p. Deckled pages unmarked, with occasional faint age spotting throughout. Binding square and secure. Bound in red cloth boards with blue cloth top edge and cut titling in gilt strips on both spine and cover. Cloth is slightly sunned, especially around margins. Faint scuffs to rear board. Red painted top edge is dulled. Included jacket remains in fair condition; marked by patina and heavy edge wear. Ends of spine are chipped with short tears running along folds. Tape shadows on inside ends of spine. Flap folds rubbed and chipped at the ends. $2.50 price intact.
Price: $300.00