5R; 1942; C.S. Lewis; True First Edition

Quote

"The safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts."

Note

"The Screwtape Letters" is a captivating and thought-provoking work by C.S. Lewis, presented as a series of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew and apprentice demon, Wormwood. In these letters, Screwtape offers advice on how to tempt and corrupt a human soul. Through the clever use of satire and wit, Lewis explores the nuances of human weakness, the subtleties of moral choices, and the spiritual battle between good and evil.

Description

Original unclipped dust jacket, one inch tear with pieces missing on right side of spine of dust jacket, wear and darkening of paper on jacket spine, small piece missing from bottom of jacket spine. Some slight foxing to jacket. Jacket - overall good condition. 

Binding - Fine copy with one small discolored dot on back cover, with rub line on front cover that is barely visible. Spine features a white paper title block with black lettering and five horizontal green lines. Black hardcover cloth binding.