The Old Adam and the New Eve. Rudolf Golm; Edith Fowler (translator). 7.5″ by 5″. A limited edition copy of this translated, German classic exploring the concept of the’German new woman’. Decorative Binding, Leather Binding, Limited Edition, Very Scarce. Overall Condition: Very Good. This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed. A very scarce special limited subscription edition. In a half morocco binding with gilt detail. The story of a German woman, Käthe Hübner, as she tries to establish an independent life for herself after being forbidden from marrying the man she loves. This novel is a study of the’German new woman’, and the suffering which she experiences. Written by Rudolf Goldscheid who wrote under the pseudonym, Rudolf Golm. Translated from German by the British writer, Edith Fowler. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and shelf wear to the edges and spine. Some light fading to the cloth and some fading to the spine. Age-toning and the occasional mark to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Pages very bright and clean with some light age-toning to the edges. Fine – Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under’condition. Good Only – Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.
