Offered is a collectible two-volume limited edition of Cities of the Plain by Marcel Proust, published in 1927 and translated into English by C. K. Scott Moncrieff. This work forms part of Proust’s celebrated literary masterpiece, Remembrance of Things Past (In Search of Lost Time).

This is Copy A49 of a limited edition of 2,000 copies, an appealing collectible for admirers of Marcel Proust, classic literature, and early twentieth-century limited editions.

CONDITION:

The two volumes are in excellent condition and have been exceptionally well preserved. Both books are housed in their original slipcase.

A previous owner’s name is written on an endpaper. The original slipcase shows noticeable age-related wear and tears and is missing its top section. The slipcase is included and remains in its present condition.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and document the condition of the books, the previous owner’s inscription, and the wear to the slipcase.

A desirable limited edition of an important work of modern literature, with both volumes in excellent condition and the original slipcase retained despite its flaws. A fine addition to a collection of Marcel Proust or collectible editions of classic literature.