George Moore — Aphrodite in Aulis

London, William Heinemann LTD, 1930. Vellum. A signed limited edition copy of George Moore's ancient Greece set novel, a wonderful work revolving around statues of Aphrodite. A limited edition work, limited to 1825 copies, of which this is was numbered 698. Signed by George Moore to the edition page. In the original publisher's slipcase, slipcase in a good condition. 'Aphrodite in Aulis' was George Moore's last novel. The novel revolves around an ancient Greek family who moves to Aulis, where statues of Aphrodite come to life. Moore was an Irish novelist who was best known for being a naturalist writer. He was one of the first English-language writers to incorporate the French realist inspirations into his work, especially Emile Zola. In the original publisher's vellum binding, in the original paper covered slipcase. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. Slipcase is a little marked and worn, with cracks to the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcase is in a good condition. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .