Levi, Primo

If This is a Man with: The Truce

London, England: The Folio Society, 2000; 2002 (2004). First Editions Thus, Fourth & Second Printings. Hardcovers. The two classic memoirs by Primo Levi (1919-1987), the Jewish-Italian chemist, writer & holocaust survivor. In If This is a Man, first published in Italy during 1947, Levi describes, simply & searingly, his experiences after his partisan activities & status as a Jew resulted in his being incarcerated at Auschwitz. In The Truce, first published in Italy during 1963, he chronicles his arduous post-liberation journey through eastern Europe & ultimately back to Italy. Here we offer the acclaimed Folio Society matching editions of these works, hardcovers in illustrated covers in slipcases, without dust jackets as issued. If This is a Man was first published in this edition in 2000, this copy is a fourth printing of 2004 as stated on copyright page. The Truce was first published in this edition in 2002, this copy is a second printing of 2004 as also stated thereon. Exemplary, handsome Folio Society productions, both with somber, evocative illustrations at covers, frontispieces & interiors by Jane Joseph (b. 1942), the noted British artist. With an introduction by Frederic Raphael (b. 1931), the award-winning & prolific British author, screenwriter & journalist, preceding If This is a Man; & by David Mendel (1922-2007), the noted British doctor & author who befriended Levi, preceding The Truce. Very special & collectible editions of Primo Levi's first two works that are foundational pillars in the canon of holocaust & post-holocaust literature. Both volumes in very fine condition with only a hint of wear at edges & corners of front, back covers & spines (all illustrations, letters completely bright & intact), otherwise substantially mint inside & out. Slipcases very fine with only very slight rubbing, faint scratching to blank blue outer surfaces. An extra handling fee will be added for shipping due to the weight of this item. Very Fine / (Slipcases) Very Fine. [Item #5533]

Price: $50.00