Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, An Unabridged Translation, Volume 2, Translated by Anonymous, Everyman's Library No. 860, Published by J. M. Dent & sons,

Rousseau, Jean Jacques

Published by J. M. Dent and Sons, 1931

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This is the Everyman's Library edition of Rousseau's brutally honest and inspired, and thus immortal work, "The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau", published by J. M. Dent, is one of the handsomest editions published for the general public with a view to budget. ******************** From its gilt-embellished spine through its beautiful end-papers designed by Reginald Knowles, to the floridly decorated frontis-page and title page. On the page facing the title is an elaborately embellished quote form John Milton: " A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life". Knowles design is very much in the style of William Morris and other Pre-Raphaelite artists. THIS IS VOLUME 2 ONLY. Volume Two starts with his introduction to Grimm and a visit to Diderot. ************************ SERIES Everyman's Library (No. 860) TITLE : The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Volume 2 (Unabridged) AUTHOR : Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778) TRANSLATION : Anonymous IMPRINT : J. M. Dent PLACE: London DATE : (1931) EDITION : Reprint - The first Everyman's Edition ******************** Small trade hardcover (16mo); decorated title page (and frontis-page opposite, as well); xx + 383 pages; 4 1/4" x 6 3/4"; light gray, thinly ribbed cloth with title & decorative embellishments in gilt on spine; publisher's device stamped in blind on front board; top edge dyed gray; decorated end-papers. ********************* CONDITION: VERY GOOD PLUS A gently used copy with the following noted: BOARDS - A tiny puncture to the front joint near the head, else admirably preserved, seeming crisp and clean. SPINE - Extremities mildly compressed - else clean and bright BINDING - Solid (as solid as can be expected) - no leaves are detached or loose. TEXT-BLOCK EDGES - Top dulled, toned but clean . END-PAPERS - Clean and unmarked. INTERIOR - The book has been gently read and has negligible signs of use - paper clean and presentable. DUST-JACKET - GOOD PLUS Slight crimping to head of spine panel;small loss to head of spine panel; spine panel darkened; a couple of minute punctures display near the top; slight surface rumple to spine panel; small splitting to front and rear panel fore-edge tips; slight edge wear includes small crimping to top edge on rear panel. cover panels display brightly with but near negligible rub. The jacket, protected from further wear by a clear, archival, mylar cover, is attractive. Seller Inventory # 240

Bibliographic Details

Title: Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, An ...

Publisher: J. M. Dent and Sons

Publication Date: 1931

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition