1905 Jack London The Game 1st Edition / 2nd Issue Macmillan Illustrated HC For Sale

Originally published in June 1905, this copy is identified as the desirable second issue by the copyright page bearing the "Copyright, 1905, by The Metropolitan Magazine Co." stamp. It retains its original green pictorial cloth binding with decorative artwork and includes the color frontispiece illustrated by Henry Hutt.

Unlike many surviving copies, this book presents very well, with attractive cover graphics and a solid binding, making it an excellent addition to any Jack London or antiquarian book collection.

Details:

• Title: The Game
• Author: Jack London
• Publisher: The Macmillan Company
• First Edition, Second Issue
• Published: June 1905
• Hardcover
• Original green pictorial cloth binding
• Color frontispiece present
• Illustrated by Henry Hutt and T. C. Lawrence
• Complete text
• No dust jacket

Condition Notes:

• Original green pictorial cloth boards
• Attractive cover artwork with strong color
• Moderate shelf and edge wear
• Fraying at the head and foot of the spine
• Bumped corners
• Spine lettering remains readable
• Interior pages show expected age toning and occasional foxing
• Color frontispiece is present
• Binding appears solid and complete
• No dust jacket

An increasingly difficult-to-find early Jack London collectible. This first edition, second issue is a wonderful example of one of London's lesser-known novels and would make an excellent addition to any Jack London, American literature, or antiquarian book collection.

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