This gorgeous antique 1920 first edition hardcover of Awakening by John Galsworthy with illustrations by R.H. Sauter, is a short, illustrated interlude within The Forsyte Chronicles focusing on the idyllic childhood of eight-year-old Jon (Jolyon), son of Irene and Jolyon, capturing his innocent observations and first feelings of worldly complexity, particularly a moment of disillusionment when he realizes the limitations of his beloved nurse's devotion and his parents' understanding, marking a subtle shift from pure childhood bliss. This copy is in good used antique condition with the dust jacket missing and a small spot of discoloration from the price tag. There is some minor cracking to the edge of the cover near the spine, but the boards are nice and straight. There are no torn or marked pages and excellent color quality.
Hardcover, 7.6 x 10.25 inches
This gorgeous antique 1920 first edition hardcover of Awakening by John Galsworthy with illustrations by R.H. Sauter, is a short, illustrated interlude within The Forsyte Chronicles focusing on the idyllic childhood of eight-year-old Jon (Jolyon), son of Irene and Jolyon, capturing his innocent observations and first feelings of worldly complexity, particularly a moment of disillusionment when he realizes the limitations of his beloved nurse's devotion and his parents' understanding, marking a subtle shift from pure childhood bliss. This copy is in good used antique condition with the dust jacket missing and a small spot of discoloration from the price tag. There is some minor cracking to the edge of the cover near the spine, but the boards are nice and straight. There are no torn or marked pages and excellent color quality.
Hardcover, 7.6 x 10.25 inches
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