Bernard Shaw: Collected Letters 1874-1897; Volume 1 by Laurence, Dan H - 1985

London: Max Reinhardt, 1985 Book covers the years 1874-97, the period from Shaw's eighteenth year through his socialist and journalistic apprenticeships in London, to the eve of his emergence as a major dramatist and dazzling personality at the end of the century. Brown cloth with gilt titling on spine, black and white frontispiece, illustrated with portraits of Shaw and many of his correspondents, as well as with reproductions of manuscripts, theatre programmes, and Shaw's own drawings in the original letters, 877 pages. Text block edges have some pale marks, otherwise book is in great shape. Dust jacket, which is not price-clipped, has light edge wear and shelf wear. This is a handsome book. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.