Marcel Schwob / Mimes 1901 1st American Edition

Description: Mimes Author: Schwob, Marcel Title: Mimes Publication: Portland, ME: Thomas B. Mosher, 1901 Edition: First American Edition Description: First American Edition. Softcover. Very Good, bound in original wraps. Toning. No makings to text. 8vo, 8 1/4"h x 5 1/4"w. This edition was limited to 500 copies printed on Van Gelder hand-made paper. Schwob was a "French symbolist writer best known for his short stories and his literary influence on authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Alfonso Reyes, Roberto Bolaño and Patricio Pron. He has been called a 'precursor of Surrealism'." "These surreal, hallucinatory little sketches - Schwob's unique take on 3rd century BCE Greek poet Herodas' then-newly discovered mimes - first appeared in L'Écho de Paris in serialised form from July 19th 1891 to June 7th 1892." A wonderful volume, scarce in trade. Seller ID: 15629 Subject: Literature Evolving Lens Bookseller We offer Rare, Fine & Collectible books in service of the imagination, inspiration and human understanding. We are a "generalist" shop, with a burgeoning focus on psychology, philosophy, science, the fine and domestic arts, signed books, limited editions and materials related to various esoteric aesthetics. Please visit our eBay store for our complete inventory of Rare, Collectible and otherwise worthwhile titles. Terms All items usually ship within 2 business day of receiving cleared payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 365.75 USD

Location: Croton-on-Hudson, New York

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