{"product_id":"the-armed-hands-other-stories-and-pieces-baron-corvo-1st-edition","title":"The Armed Hands \u0026 Other Stories And Pieces, Baron Corvo — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-859\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2010\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2010\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2010 citation-end-2010\"\u003e London, Cecil \u0026amp; Amelia Woolf, 1974\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-875\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2009\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2009\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2009 citation-end-2009\"\u003e 8vo, pp. 137.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-860\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The book presents exceptionally well, featuring a square and remarkably tight text block with clean, bright page edges that exhibit only the faintest whisper of age-toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original red publisher's cloth, visible at the extremities, remains sharp, showing negligible shelf-wear or bumping to the head and tail of the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, maintaining its stark graphical appeal without significant fading, though it bears minor rubbing and a touch of surface dusting consistent with light handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Overall, it is a highly attractive, securely bound survivor of a 1970s production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-861\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2008 citation-end-2008\"\u003eThis first edition brings together a selection of previously unpublished and uncollected writings by the infamous fin-de-siècle author\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2007 citation-end-2007\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2006 citation-end-2006\"\u003eEdited by Cecil Woolf, who championed the posthumous publication of Rolfe's lost manuscripts, this release is an essential addition for collectors of Corviana\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2005 citation-end-2005\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-862\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is distinguished by its unique aesthetic touches, prominently featuring endpapers executed by Neil J. Crawford, which were meticulously adapted from an original design by the author himself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While this standard hardback issue appears with moderate frequency on the secondary market, finding a copy in such crisp, unblemished condition is increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0fabfb691bd58d58-863\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Armed Hands \u0026amp; Other Stories And Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e offers a captivating glimpse into the brilliant, eccentric mind of Frederick Rolfe, better known as Baron Corvo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-2004 citation-end-2004\"\u003eAssembling an eclectic mix of uncollected short stories, reviews, essays, and sketches, this volume spans the esoteric passions and biting intellect of the self-styled Baron.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e From arcane historical musings to unabashedly personal narratives, Rolfe’s signature baroque prose and fiercely independent spirit are on full display, providing readers with a deeper understanding of one of English literature's most remarkable and tempestuous outsiders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729063272787,"sku":"4125-RM-F-VG-2","price":69.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_132112.jpg?v=1781012941","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-armed-hands-other-stories-and-pieces-baron-corvo-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}