What is a Classic?; An address delivered before the Virgil Society on the 16th of October 1944
by Eliot, T. S
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine/Very good
- Seller
-
Middletown, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Faber and Faber, 1945. First Edition, Second Impression. Near fine/Very good. 8vo; 8 1/4 x 5 3/8 inches (218 x 135 mm); 32 pp., printed on heavy laid paper, lower edges uncut. Bright blue/turquoise cloth boards, gilt lettering on spine, light bumping on corners and tail of spine. Cream dust jacket printed in black and red, price clipped, a little thumbed and faded, extremities of dust jacket frayed with small chips at head and tail of spine panel. Bookseller ticket pasted inside front cover, Melbourne, Australia.
[Gallup A45b]. This is the text of the first Annual Address to the Virgil Society, of which T. S. Eliot was the First President, 1943/44. Eliot sets out to define that the classic is a work that reflects the maturity of a culture. Indeed, he argues that "[a] classic can occur only when a civilization is mature; when a language and a literature are mature; and it must be the work of a mature mind."
From the estate of Robert Cecil Bald (1901 - 1965), an Australian scholar of English Literature, who moved to the US to teach at Cornell University in 1937 and was then a professor at the University of Chicago from 1952 to 1965.
[Gallup A45b]. This is the text of the first Annual Address to the Virgil Society, of which T. S. Eliot was the First President, 1943/44. Eliot sets out to define that the classic is a work that reflects the maturity of a culture. Indeed, he argues that "[a] classic can occur only when a civilization is mature; when a language and a literature are mature; and it must be the work of a mature mind."
From the estate of Robert Cecil Bald (1901 - 1965), an Australian scholar of English Literature, who moved to the US to teach at Cornell University in 1937 and was then a professor at the University of Chicago from 1952 to 1965.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1129
- Title
- What is a Classic?; An address delivered before the Virgil Society on the 16th of October 1944
- Author
- Eliot, T. S
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Impression
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1945
Terms of Sale
Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
All items are guaranteed as described. Any purchase may be returned for a full refund within 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged, as long as it is returned in the same condition and is packed and shipped correctly. All items subject to prior sale. Prices quoted on our web site are subject to change without notice. Prices are net, and do not include shipping charges.
About the Seller
Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2018
Middletown, New York
About Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
We're passionate about rare books, fine art, and photographs. We're captivated by remarkable creations by writers, artists, photographers, editors, and designers; the extraordinary craftsmanship by printers, illustrators, and binders are sources of joy and wonder. We're enthralled by the innovations by publishers and dealers; and the devotion of collectors and scholars to discover, document, and celebrate the works and creators they love.
Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Price Clipped
- When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's...