The Cradle of God, Llewelyn Powys — 1st Edition

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The Cradle of God, Llewelyn Powys — 1st Edition

Name: The Cradle of God, Llewelyn Powys — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6727
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Publication: New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1929

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 302.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher’s original rust-red cloth binding remains firm and structurally sound, exhibiting only light rubbing to the extremities and minor bumping at the spine ends, alongside a faint, unobtrusive scuff to the rear panel. The black spine lettering and ruled borders remain bold and unrubbed. The text block is pleasingly tight and internally bright and clean throughout, devoid of any foxing or prior ownership signatures. The fore-edge retains its original rough-cut finish, while the top edge shows expected age-related darkening. A notable but localised dark smudge is present on the bottom edge of the text block; crucially, however, this blemish does not intrude into the internal margins of the pages themselves, allowing the volume to retain a highly presentable and collectible appearance.

Catalogue Note: A highly presentable First American Edition of Llewelyn Powys's provocative reimagining of the Old Testament. This Harcourt edition actually precedes the UK Jonathan Cape edition by approximately six weeks and features elegant typography designed by Robert S. Josephy.

Bound in the publisher’s original rust-red cloth, this edition is increasingly uncommon on the open market in such well-preserved, internally clean condition without a dust jacket.

As the author’s philosophical and somewhat pagan exploration of biblical origins, it stands as a significant piece of interwar literary non-fiction, prized by Powys collectors and enthusiasts of radical theology.

Blurb: In The Cradle of God, Llewelyn Powys offers a compelling, unorthodox retelling of the Old Testament. Approaching ancient biblical history "with the heart and mind of a pagan," Powys traces the origins and evolution of the Christian religion, dissecting the historical and mythological foundations of the Israelites. Written with his characteristic lyrical prose and uncompromising philosophical inquiry, the work remains a fascinating testament to interwar theological scepticism and literary brilliance.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Llewelyn Powys

Book Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 302

Book Publication Year: 1929

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Rahway, New Jersey, United States

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