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The Letters of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf: Available Copies

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

In the grand tradition of literary correspondence, where deep thoughts and even deeper feelings flit about on the wings of ink and paper, we present "The Letters of Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf." This exquisite collection, published in 1985 by Morrow, is not merely an assemblage of missives; it is a veritable treasure trove of longing, friendship, and the occasional existential crisis?perfect for those who fancy their emotional upheavals wrapped in a genteel, Edwardian bow. Imagine a world where words glimmer like the dew-kissed petals of Vita?s beloved gardens. Here, we have not just letters, but delicate time capsules, carefully curated by editors Louise DeSalvo and Mitchell A Leaska. The correspondence between these two literary titans is akin to witnessing a fencing match between the wits of Woolf and the romantic fervor of Sackville-West. Whether they are discussing the latest literary fads or contemplating the nature of existence over a cup of tea, each letter oozes with charm, wit, and a fair bit of that delightful British irony. Much like an old, creaky coffeehouse on the outskirts of London, the letters exude an aura of nostalgia. It?s as if you can hear the faint clinking of teacups and the muffled laughter of intellectuals debating whether the moon is a mere rock or a symbol of their repressed desires. You?ll find yourself transported to the dimly lit salons of the Bloomsbury Group, where existential conversations drift like smoke rings into the ether, only to be captured in these enduring epistles. But hold onto your hats, dear reader! For this is not merely a cozy read for your Sunday afternoon. No, it is an invitation to eavesdrop on two of the most formidable minds of the 20th century as they navigate the turbulent waters of love, literature, and life?s many absurdities. If you?ve ever pondered what it might be like to send a letter that could potentially alter the course of literary history, here lies your chance to marvel at how easily they exchanged thoughts that still resonate today. The beauty of it all is that these letters are laden with the sort of intimacy that makes you feel as if you?ve stumbled upon their correspondence by accident, perhaps while rummaging through an attic filled with long-forgotten baubles. You?ll find everything from musings on creativity to rants about the latest social mores, making it the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys a good gossip session while perched on the edge of a plush armchair. Condition: Good. This copy shows a bit of the wear and tear you?d expect from something that has been cherished, read, and perhaps even quoted during a particularly boisterous book club discussion. The pages are yellowed, adding a hint of authenticity, much like that charmingly chaotic friend who always has a story to tell but also leaves a trail of chaos in their wake. There are no major blemishes, though one might argue that a few coffee stains merely add character?much like a well-placed metaphor in a novel. A true literary artifact, just waiting to be further annotated with your own musings. So, whether you?re a scholar of modernist literature, a hopeless romantic in search of literary inspiration, or simply someone who enjoys a hefty dose of irony wrapped in poetic epistles, "The Letters of Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf" promises to tickle your fancy. It?s a delightful testament to the power of words, friendship, and the art of correspondence, all while reminding us that every letter penned is an echo of one?s soul?though, let?s be honest, some echoes are certainly more entertaining than others. In the spirit of literary serendipity, why not make this piece of second-hand treasure yours? After all, it?s not every day you get to own a chunk of history that has survived the test of time, or at least the test of being passed along from one avid reader to another, all courtesy of Crappy Old Books.

William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1985. First (1st) Printing (full number line down to 1) of the "First Edition" (stated). Very Good in a Very Good Dust Jacket. The Text Block is clean, white, tight, straight and square with an orange- red topstain and no markings of any kind. The Binding is cream quarter cloth to cream boards, colors uniform throughout, a dent to the middle of the front board, bright gilt title, etc., to the spine, unmarked orange-red endpapers, and all corners square and sharp. The Dust Jacket is bright, colors uniform throughout, and intact with a dent to the middle of the front panel, and the original price ($17.95) intact on the front flap. See the photos. 448 pages (photograph section included). 6 3/8" x 9 1/2". Introduction by Mitchell A. Leaska. The letters detail the intense romantic relationship between Vita and Virginia from early 1923 to Virginia's death in 1941. Some letters from Virginia are included as well. NOTE: this book weighs 789 grams / 27.8 ounces, and may, when packaged, require extra postage for international shipment. ISBN 10: 0688039634 / ISBN 13: 9780688039639

448 pp. With 8 plate-pages. Publisher's clothbacked boards, dust-jacket. A very good copy.

VG/F-. 8vo. original white cloth backed boards (FFE mostly excised) in dustwrapper (price-clipped, a trifle rubbed); pp. 448, with illustrations. A very good copy.

Very Good+ in a Very Good+ price clipped dust jacket.

Macmillan 1985; a VG FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing Softcover; 474 pp; 8 pages B&W photographs; (First published in hardback in1984 by Hutchinson) ; slight browning (due to age) to paper edges. Ref 2

First UK edition. Photographic illustrations. 8vo. Publisher's cloth, very good, clean and square copy, free of ownerships and marking, in a bright crisp unclipped dust wrapper, a very smart example of this less common title; the correspondence of two titanic literary ladies, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf.

VG/VG. 8vo. original black boards (slightly rubbed, occ. spotting and offsetting, attractive bookplate) in dustwrapper (a little rubbed and frayed); pp. xiv, 474, with illustrations. A very good copy.

Near mint copy of the first printing. Small mark to the top of the textblock. Please see pictures.

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In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!