A Modern Library edition of Charles Reade's highly-regarded 1861 novel, set in the 15th century and relating the experiences of the author's Gerard Eliassoen character as he travels around Europe. With a brief biographical note about Charles Reade. --- In Toledano spine 11 / rust cloth / ML hex torchbearer device blindstamped to front cover / gilt-stamped spine titling & torchbearer / tan Kent endpapers / jacket style l, verso blank. Likely published c.1966 (no publication date appears in book). ML #62.2. --- An about-Near Fine copy: clean, tightly-bound and bright, though with very slight soiling to textblock top edge. Unclipped dust jacket ($2.45) with a 3-inch closed tear to top of front panel, other small tears & chips, else bright, intact and in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; (6), 913, (8, ads) pages
Title: The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages (Modern Library #62.2)
Location Published: New York, The Modern Library / Random House: [c.1966]
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Modern Library Editions
Stock No.: 87318
