F.M. Dostoeivsky. First edition, first printing. Two volume box set. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1949. Translated by Boris Brasol. Slipcase is in Very Good+ condition, with some wear but in overall good shape. Both hardcovers are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings in either book. The Scribner seal and "A" on copyright pages in both editions. Scarce in slipcase.
A near fine two-volume first edition set of The Diary of a Writer by Fyodor Dostoievsky, translated by Boris Brasol. Originally published in installments in Russia, this collection of essays, reflections, and commentary offers a rare window into Dostoievsky’s thoughts on politics, philosophy, literature, and the moral questions of his age.
This set is in excellent condition, with both volumes clean, square, and tightly bound. Housed in the original slipcase, which shows only light shelf wear. Near fine overall.
