Vintage 1938 The Citadel Book
Vintage 1938 The Citadel Book
Vintage 1938 The Citadel Book
Bound in dark navy cloth with a quiet, gilded spine label, this 1938 edition of A.J. Cronin's groundbreaking novel The Citadel brings a grounded, scholarly character to an open reading desk or study stack. Published by Little, Brown and Company, its substantial pages carry decades of gentle keeping and medical literary history. A steady companion crafted with a reassuring weight and a quiet sense of permanence for the home, inspired the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Features soft age-appropriate shelf wear along the cloth spine and corners while maintaining a strong binding and clean interior pages.
Specifications:
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Dimensions: 6" W x 9.25" H x 1.25" D
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Author: A.J. Cronin
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Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston
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Publication Date: Copyright 1938
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Specific Finish Descriptor: Navy Cloth & Gold Label
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Condition: Good vintage condition; strong binding, clean cover cloth with soft edge wear, and clean internal text pages
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Origin/Era: Mid-Century / 1930s
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Material: Paper & Woven Cloth
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