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Gertrude Stein Three Lives HC DJ New Directions New Classics Series 1933

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New Directions Books
Three Lives
Hardcover with Dust Jacket


This is a vintage hardcover edition of Gertrude Stein's seminal work, "Three Lives," a cornerstone of literary modernism. This copy is from the influential "New Classics" series published by New Directions, which brought many important modernist works to a wider audience. The copyright date is 1933.


• Features the iconic dust jacket design for this series.
• A foundational text in American experimental literature.
• Includes a preface by Carl Van Vechten.


Condition: Used. This is a reading copy with significant condition issues, sold as-is. The dust jacket is in poor condition, showing extensive water damage, staining, tearing, chipping, and old tape repairs on the spine. The hardcover boards have some edge and corner wear. The interior pages show age-related toning but appear to be free of major marks or writing and remain readable.