LAWRENCE, D. H. — Sons and Lovers (Modern Library #333. 1)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [1962]. Hardcover. D. H. Lawrence's third novel made its appearance in 1913, and is centered around the author's Paul Morel character, whose attachment to his mother affects his relationships with women. With an introduction by Alfred Kazin. "Sons and Lovers" was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Volume wrapped in simple tan typographical jacket variant. --- In Toledano spine 10 / blue cloth / ML hex device blindstamped to front cover / gilt-stamped spine titling & torchbearer / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style j, verso lists ML titles, but no total number. Likely published c.1962 (1962 date appears in book). ML #333.1. --- With underlinings to perhaps as many as a half dozen leaves in the introduction, mild wear to cover edges, else a clean, tightly-bound, bright copy. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.95) with several chips & tears to extremities, but remaining intact and protected in removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2" tall; xix, 420, (6, ads) pages. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .