One of 350 numbered copies signed by Welty on a special page at the end of the book. Includes the text of an article published in 1942. Ida M'Toy was an African American woman Welty knew. Also included are copies of letters from Welty and two photographs Welty took of Ida M'Toy.
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shows minor wear. Seller Inventory # mon0002804749
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Seller: Before Your Quiet Eyes, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Originally printed by Random House in 1949, this is a signed limited edition, #29/350 published by the University of Illinois Press in 1979. This edition has been hand cased with green cloth and gilt lettering on the front board. This edition is unpaginated and contains the story of Ida M'Toy, black and white images of the subject taken by the author, and copies of typed and hand written of correspondence between Ms. Welty and Mr. Shattuck. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # spSi43
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Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at colophon page -"To Barbara and Larry, Eudora Welty". #23 of 350 copies. Association Copy, From the personal collection of Raymond L. (Larry) Slanker and his wife Barbara. Slanker was the longtime Art Director and book designer for University of Illinois Press, and while not credited, no doubt had a hand in the design of this book. Laid in are an archive of programs for the presentation to Ms. Welty of an honorary degree at the University of Illinois on May 20, 1979, along with assorted newspaper and magazine article clipping, envelopes, an invitation to the Slankers, and 2 color slides and 1 Polaroid photograph of Ms. Welty signing books after the ceremony. Near Fine in the red cloth binding, very faint toning at paste downs. A wonderful Association Copy with considerable provenance. Size: Small 4to Limited and Numbered, Signed 1st Edition. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Book. Seller Inventory # 009066
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Quarto. Green cloth gilt. One of 350 numbered copies Signed by Welty. A fine copy. A portrait of a Mississippi midwife and shop owner originally published in 1942. Additionally this copy is Inscribed by Welty to George Bixby, who published Welty's essays *A Pageant of Birds* and *A Sweet Devouring* in his Albondocani Press series: "For George Bixby with good wishes, Eudora Welty." A nice association. Seller Inventory # 574827
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Quarto. Red cloth gilt. One of 350 numbered copies Signed by Welty. Spine the slightest bit toned, else a fine copy. A portrait of a Mississippi midwife and shop owner originally published in 1942. Additionally this copy is Inscribed by Welty to George Bixby, who published Welty's essays *A Pageant of Birds* and *A Sweet Devouring* in his Albondocani Press series: "For George Bixby with my best wishes, Eudora Welty." A nice association. Seller Inventory # 574828
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Quarto. Green cloth gilt (one of 140 copies issued thus, there were also 199 copies issued in red cloth, no priority). A small, faint spot on the front board, else fine in cloth covered boards as issued. Copy number 30 of 350 Signed copies of this portrait of a Mississippi midwife and shop owner originally published in 1942. Additionally, this copy is Inscribed by Welty to her editor, close friend, and co-dedicatee of *The Ponder Heart*, Mary Lou Aswell: "To Mary Lou and Agi with dearest love at Christmas. Eudora. December 1979." A nice association. Polk assigns "second state" status to the green binding, but it is curious that this early numbered presentation copy is in green cloth. *Polk* A23.1. Seller Inventory # 308175
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