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Collector Features & Identification
○ Author: Virginia Woolf
○ Publisher & Year: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1937
○ Illustrator: Vanessa Bell (Cover Artist)
○ Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (HCDJ)
○ Edition: First Edition, Sixth Printing.
○ Identification: Priced $2.50 on the front flap of the dust jacket.
○ Special Attribute: Features the original dark red top-edge stain, which remains vibrant and intact.
○ Genre: Literary Fiction / Modernism
○ Page Count: 435
○ Characters: The Pargiter Family (Eleanor, Edward, Morris, Delia, Milly).
○ Settings: London, 1880 to the \"Present Day\" (mid-1930s).
○ Themes: The Passage of Time, Family History, Social Change, Victorian vs. Modern Era.
About the Book (Synopsis)
The Years is Virginia Woolf\'s most popular and accessible novel, tracing the history of the Pargiter family over fifty years. Moving from the late Victorian era through the turn of the century and into the mid-1930s, the narrative captures the subtle shifts in English society and the internal lives of its characters. It remains a masterpiece of modernist literature, focusing on the domestic details that define a lifetime.
Archival Preservation
○ Mylar Shield: Protected by a professional-grade, archival-safe 1.5-mil Mylar cover.
○ Full-Wrap Backing: The dust jacket is stabilized with acid-free, pH-neutral paper backing. This prevents edge-creasing and protects against acidic migration from the boards.
○ Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. The binding is firm and the boards remain square.
Condition Report
This copy is in Very Good condition.
○ Binding & Boards: Tight and square. Shows normal, expected shelf wear at the head and tail of the spine.
○ Dust Jacket: Protected under Mylar. Shows signs of aging consistent with an 80-year-old trade edition.
○ Text Block: Pages are clean and firm.
○ Forensic Note: Displays natural yellowing/tanning on the fore-edge and bottom edge. The top edge retains the original dark red stain in excellent condition.
○ Internal: There is a previous owner\'s inscription on the front fixed endpaper (\"This belongs to Lea...\" or similar). This note is largely obscured by the inner flap of the dust jacket and is not visible while the book is displayed.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
This is a preserved literary asset that respects forensic honesty:
○ Instant Preservation: Arrives in a professional Mylar cover with pH-neutral backing, essential for stabilizing 1930s paper jackets.
○ Condition Rarity: While many copies of this era have lost their top-edge coloring to dust and fading, this copy has been preserved to show the original aesthetic intent of the publisher.
○ Visual Verification: Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition. The item pictured is the exact item you will receive.
Physical Dimensions (Book Only)
○ Height: 9.5 in
○ Width: 2.25 in
○ Depth (Thickness): 1.50 in
○ Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
Shipping & Handling
○ Your book will be shipped with protective padding in a sturdy box or a safely bubble-wrapped envelope. We ship within 1-2 business days.
○ Service: USPS Media Mail
