{"product_id":"halcyon-pierre-herbart-1st-edition","title":"Halcyon, Pierre Herbart — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, John Lehmann Limited, 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The light blue cloth binding remains firmly square and tight, displaying only minor rubbing to the extremities and slight pushing to the spine ends. The boards exhibit some gentle fading along the spine and a few faint, sporadic surface marks, most notably a small reddish blemish to the upper board and a greenish spot to the rear, yet the striking black spine panel and its gilt lettering remain perfectly bright and unoxidised. Internally, the volume is highly commendable; while there is a whisper of natural toning to the extreme edges of the endpapers, the text block and line drawings are notably crisp, entirely free from foxing or significant shelf-wear, and are unmarked by any previous ownership signatures. An altogether sturdy and pleasing copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the first UK edition of Pierre Herbart's \u003ci\u003eHalcyon\u003c\/i\u003e, translated from the French by Agnes Mackay. The volume is notably enhanced by the minimalist, evocative line drawings of John Harrison, which perfectly complement the novella's introspective tone. Printed and bound by The Garden City Press in Letchworth, this John Lehmann publication reflects the press’s post-war dedication to bringing avant-garde European literature to the British public. While copies retaining their original dust jackets have become scarce and command a premium, bare-board examples such as this remain relatively accessible on the open market, presenting a solid representative copy of this mid-century translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in French, Pierre Herbart’s \u003ci\u003eHalcyon\u003c\/i\u003e is a lyrical and enigmatic novella that explores themes of memory, youth, and longing within a secluded, dreamlike setting. Following the delicate, internal shifts of its characters, brought to life in this edition by John Harrison’s elegant line illustrations, the narrative immerses the reader in a melancholic coming-of-age experience. With an atmospheric translation by Agnes Mackay, this mid-century work remains a compelling reflection on innocence, isolation, and the fleeting nature of an idyllic world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54696140112211,"sku":"5288","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_133445.jpg?v=1787667702","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/halcyon-pierre-herbart-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}