HUXLEY, ALDOUS — Antic Hay (Modern Library #209. 1)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1954]. Hardcover. A Modern Library reprint edition of Aldous Huxley's second novel: a comedic look at the eroding traditions of post WWI English society. With an introduction by Lewis Gannett. --- In Toledano spine 8 / rust cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i / verso advertises 370 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1954 (though 1951 date appears in book). ML #209.1. --- With prior owner's abstract bookplate affixed to front free endpaper and general age-toning to leaves, otherwise an unmarked, tightly-bound, sound copy. Dust jacket bears original $1.45 flap price with 2-inch tear at front flap crease, and with light chafing to edges & toning; else intact and in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2" tall; viii, 328 pages. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket .