Condition Summary

Vintage hardcover in acceptable to good vintage condition overall. This is a First Edition, Second Printing September 1945 Borzoi Books edition published by Alfred A. Knopf. The book retains its decorative boards, black cloth spine, illustrated title pages, and Borzoi colophon. Noticeable wear is present at the lower spine with splitting/fraying visible. General rubbing and corner wear from age and handling. No dust jacket included. Interior pages appear clean overall with strong display appeal.

The first two pages have a tear at the top, see pictures for details.

Description

Vintage 1945 First Edition, Second Printing of The Scandalous Adventures of Reynard the Fox by Harry J. Owens, published by Alfred A. Knopf as a Borzoi Books edition and illustrated by Keith Ward.

A beautifully designed mid-century literary hardcover featuring decorative boards, medieval-inspired typography, illustrated title pages, and the classic Borzoi colophon. Based on the classic Reynard the Fox folklore tradition, this edition has strong appeal for collectors of vintage literary fiction, decorative books, folklore, and Knopf/Borzoi publications.

The vintage hardcover shows age and handling wear consistent with use and storage over time. The lower spine area has visible splitting/fraying, and the dust jacket is not present. The interior remains clean overall with an attractive shelf presentation and collectible vintage character.

The book has been personally inspected. It is clean with no writing and visible marks consistent with age and handling. The book will be securely poly bagged and shipped in a sturdy box. Handled and packed by a collector for collectors. Stored in a smoke-free environment. Fast shipping with tracking and careful packaging guaranteed.

Keywords

Reynard The Fox, Harry J Owens, Alfred Knopf, Borzoi Books, First Edition, Second Printing, 1945 Book, Vintage Illustrated Book, Medieval Folklore, Decorative Hardcover, Keith Ward Illustrations, Vintage Literary Fiction, Animal Fables, Collectible Literature, Mid Century Book