Between the Lines, H. M. Tomlinson —1st Trade Edition

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Between the Lines, H. M. Tomlinson —1st Trade Edition

Name: Between the Lines, H. M. Tomlinson —1st Trade Edition
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Publication: Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University Press, 1930

Formatting: 12mo, pp. 51.

Condition Report: Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and remains firmly bound. The final condition grade is primarily dictated by the original dust jacket, which exhibits moderate to significant signs of wear and staining. Most prominently, there is a distinct tidemark and dampstaining running along the spine and the front panel's left edge, accompanied by minor chipping at the top spine end. The rear panel of the jacket also displays edge-wear and visible dampstaining. The dark cloth binding underneath remains largely intact, and the book's internal pages appear well-preserved, making this a perfectly serviceable copy despite the jacket's cosmetic flaws.

Catalogue Note: This 1930 publication by Harvard University Press represents the First Trade Edition of H. M. Tomlinson's critical address. The essay was originally delivered to students at several prestigious institutions, including Princeton, Yale, and Columbia, before its final presentation at the Harvard Union in October 1927. While a limited edition of 160 copies on handmade paper was also produced, this trade edition made Tomlinson’s insights accessible to a broader audience.

The volume is unillustrated and presented in its original cloth binding and typographic dust jacket. The rear panel of the jacket features period advertisements for other Harvard University Press literary studies, including works by Charles Hall Grandgent and David M. Little. While the title is somewhat common on the secondary market, retaining the original dust jacket adds contextual charm to the volume.

In Between the Lines, the acclaimed British writer and journalist H. M. Tomlinson offers a profound reflection on the nature of literature and the unspoken truths that reside within the written word. Originally delivered as an address to university students across the United States, Tomlinson’s essay encourages readers to look beyond the literal text and engage deeply with the philosophical currents of reading. It stands as a timeless piece of literary criticism from an author best known for his evocative travel narratives and poignant observations on human nature.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: H. M. Tomlinson

Book Publisher: Harvard University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 51

Book Publication Year: 1930

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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