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First edition of Caldwell's classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Harry Behn with the best wishes of Erskine Caldwell M.G.M. Culver City June 10th 1933."  The recipient, Harry Behn was a screenwriter who wrote classics such as The Big Parade and Hell's Angels. Behn collaborated with Caldwell on a screenplay (Call it Experience, p. 157). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with some light expert restoration. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional association, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.