The Common Reader

The book is bound in a red hardcover with noticeable wear along the spine and edges. The binding remains intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The pages show typical age-related toning but are otherwise clean. No dust jacket is present.

"The Common Reader" by Virginia Woolf, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1925, is a significant work in literary essays. This edition, printed in New York, captures Woolf's insightful exploration of literature and reading. Woolf, a central figure in modernist literature, offers a collection of essays that delve into various authors and themes, reflecting her profound engagement with the written word. The book is bound in a sturdy red hardcover, typical of the era, but lacks a dust jacket. This printing does not specify its edition status, and there is no indication of it being a first edition. The volume is in decent condition with some wear commensurate with its age. This particular copy is a valuable find for collectors interested in Virginia Woolf's work or early 20th-century literary criticism.