Babbitt.

First edition, first issue of with "Purdy" for "Lyte" on Page 49 line 4 & "my" on line 5. Octavo, original cloth. With a humorous autographed letter signed from Lewis which reads, "Hartford, Connecticut Monday, Nov. 27, 1922, Louis My manly head is bowed up with grief. Either Gracie or I got balled up on dates. If your maid has a regrettable habit of being out Sunday evenings, just have some sandwiches and coffee -- we want only the light of your countenances --well, and maybe a drink. Let thy humble servant know, o master. We'll be staying at the Hotel Chatham, Vanderbilt and 48th. Yes, lez you and I lunch while I'm there. Tell Dick I agree with him. Salaams, Sinclair Lewis." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with some professional restoration. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional example.