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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The Illustrated Modern Library, 1945, First Edition Thus. Bound in decorative boards with gilt spine and an acetate dust jacket with printed text on front board. Absolutely gorgeous illustrations by Philip Reisman. The book is in VERY GOOD condition. Binding with slightest of lean and cracked at title page but still intact and solid, gilt on spine perfect, slight fading to spine extremities, boards nice and bright. Bright red topstain. Contents are clean and bright with no writing in text. Beautiful owners book plate on inside board. Amazing illustrations! The all-important glassine or acetate dust jacket is VERY GOOD+ complete with small chip on bottom spine. Printing on dust jacket is bright and complete. These dust jackets are usually missing and when present usually torn and exhibiting drastic wear. This is a gorgeous example! **I WILL BE LISTIING OVER 400 COLLECTIBLE, RARE, OR SIGNED MODERN LIBRARY EDITIONS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS FROM 30 YEARS OF ACTIVE COLLECTING AROUND THE WORLD - PLEASE VISIT MY SELLERS PAGE TO VIEW THEM ALL**. Seller Inventory # 000924

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