Book Details + Condition: The World Publishing Company (New York). First Edition thus, circa 1942 (nd). Hardcover with original printed dust jacket illustrated by Corydon Bell. Black-and-white engraved artwork throughout by Irish artist Harry Clarke. 252 pages. Illustrated edition of German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's most popular work, Faust, a play originally published in 1808, translated to English here by American author Bayard Taylor. The plot of the play concerns a man who sells his soul to the devil in his pursuit of knowledge. Firm binding; light wear to boards; small owner stamp to front endpaper; interior is clean and free of markings. Original dust jacket has normal wear, with chipping to edges and corners; it is now protected with a mylar cover. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Also check out our other rare and out-of-print antiquarian books at Black Cat Caboodle. SHIPPING & PAYMENTShipping & Handling — covers shipping via USPS to anywhere in the continental U.S. and within eBay's Global Shipping Program.Payment is due within 3 days of end of auction. Black Cat Caboodle THANKS you for looking!