Studs Lonigan, A Trilogy: Young Lonigan, Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan and Judgement Day (Modern Library Giant #G41.1) by FARRELL, James T - [c.1947]

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. [c.1947]. Hardcover. A Modern Library Giant edition presenting James T. Farrell's famed trilogy (containing Young Lonigan, Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan and Judgement Day) complete and unabridged in this single volume. This is the story of a young Chicago Irish man who struggles greatly during the early part of the 20th century. Includes two introductions: one by the author and one by John Chamberlain. This work was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. --- In Toledano spine G5 / green cloth / gilt titling on black cover & spine blocks / black topstain / "quad-aristocat" GB style endpapers / jacket style Gd, verso advertises 329 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1947 (though 1938 date appears in book). ML #G41.1. --- An excellent clean, tightly-bound, unmarked copy. Dust jacket also in great shape, bright and without tears or chips, though a corner of front flap has been clipped; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xv, xii, 201, 412, 465 pages .