Stated New Edition, 1933. A Modern Library reprint edition presenting Samuel Butler's utopian first novel "Erewhon" (first published 1872) and its sequel (1901). Originally published anonymously, "Erewhon" satirically skewered Victorian society. With an introduction by Lewis Mumford and author's prefaces to first, second and revised editions. Volume wrapped in scarce jacket with image of fierce Erewhon citizen to front panel. --- In Toledano spine 7 / rust balloon cloth / limp boards / gilt cover torchbearer / gilt spine titling with interconnected "ML" device / rust topstain / orange Kent endpapers / jacket style d, verso lists titles in ML catalog. ML #136.1. --- Back cover had partially detached from textblock, has been repaired. Also with inked former owner info. to front paste-down, and mildly tanned leaves. Poor-only dust jacket with original $.95 flap price, numerous tears (some tape-repaired) & chips, brittle darkened spine; in removable mylar protector.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; xxvii, (3), 622 pages
Title: Erewhon, or Over the Range -and- Erewhon Revisited: Twenty Years Later (Modern Library #136.2)
Location Published: New York, The Modern Library: 1933
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good in Poor dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Modern Library Editions
Stock No.: 87311
