Conversation at Midnight
Conversation at Midnight
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Book Notes: Grey paper-covered boards with black cloth spine and corners; boards lightly rubbed, corners bumped. Spine cloth rubbed and faded, printed paper spine label toned and soiled with light wear. Front and rear pastedowns browned/offset along the edges and gutter; text pages toned, with deckled fore-edges. Binding is intact. Bookplate on the front free endpaper reading 'This Book Belongs To' with the name 'Eva O. Brown' written in ink. Pencil name 'K. Shedd 1937' on the front pastedown; pencil notes '77-6422' and prices at the top of the front free endpaper. Copyright page reads "7/7 FIRST EDITION F-M": in Harper's month/year code, F = June and M = 1937.
Author(s): Edna St. Vincent MillayEdition: First Edition
Print: 1st Print
Publication year: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Condition: GoodISBN:
A verse drama by Edna St. Vincent Millay set at Ricardo's house, where a group of men hold a long conversation. The characters, listed in order of speaking, are Merton, a stock-broker; John, a painter; Pygmalion, a writer of short stories; Carl, a poet and communist; Anselmo, a Roman Catholic priest; Ricardo, the host; and Lucas, a young man in the advertising business, along with Ricardo's butler and Merton's chauffeur. Millay's manuscript was destroyed in a hotel fire in 1936 and she rewrote it before publication in 1937.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
