FAULKNER, William.
As I Lay Dying.
New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith , 1939.
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“I feel like a wet seed wild in the hot blind earth": First Edition, First Issue of William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying; Finely Bound by The Harcourt Bindery
First edition, first issue, one of 750 copies with dropped "I" on p. 11, of this work which consistently ranks as one of the greatest works of twentieth century literature. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, double gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt signature to the front panel, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
As I Lay Dying.
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