Welty Eudora 1909 (27 results)
Published by Jackson, Miss.: University Press of Mississippi, 1989 1989
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Contact seller5-star sellerWelty, Eudora, 1909-2001. Morgana: two stories from "The golden apples". Illustrated by Mildred Nungester Wolfe. Jackson, Miss.: University Press of Mississippi, 1989, second printing, viii, 151pp., very good dust-jacket, very good tall blue cloth, 28cm. 9780878054008 ISBN 0878054006.
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First Edition. Fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 622 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; First published in Great Britain in 1981. Originally published: New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980. Subjects; Welty, Eudora, 19092001. Short stories American 20th ce…ntury. American fiction Southern States History and criticism. Women authors American 20th century. 3 Kg.
Published by New York: Random House 1970
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Contact seller5-star sellerSecond Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 436 pages; Description: 436 p. Map. 22 cm. 1 Kg.
Published by New York, Random House 1970
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Contact seller5-star sellerSecond Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 436 pages; Description: 436 p. Map. 22 cm. Subjects: Family reunions --Fiction. Mississippi --Fiction. 1 Kg.
More imagesPublished by Franklin Center, Pa. : Franklin Library
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Endpapers are Moirà fabric with satin ribbon marker. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Bound in full leather with hubbed spine. This book shows minimal sign of wear to the cover, binding, or pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Published by Harmondsworth : Penguin Books 1947
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Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 207 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Fiction in English; Fiction in English, 1900 Texts; English literature. 3 Kg.
SELECTED STORIES Of EUDORA WELTY. Containing All of 'A Curtain of Green and Other Stories' and 'The Wide Net and Other Stories'. With an Introduction by Katherine Anne Porter. Modern Library #290.
Welty, Eudora [1909 - 2001]. Porter, Katherine Anne [1890 - 1980] - Contributor.
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Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Modern Library, No. 290. (Short Stories, Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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First Edition. Fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 622 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; First published in Great Britain in 1981. Originally published: New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980. Subjects; Welty, Eudora, 19092001. Short stories American 20th ce…ntury. American fiction Southern States History and criticism. Women authors American 20th century. 1 Kg.
Published by New York: Random House 1970
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Second Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 436 pages; Description: 436 p. Map. 22 cm. 1 Kg.
Published by New York, Random House 1970
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Second Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 436 pages; Description: 436 p. Map. 22 cm. Subjects: Family reunions --Fiction. Mississippi --Fiction. 1 Kg.
Published by Harmondsworth : Penguin Books 1947
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First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 207 pages ; 18 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Fiction in English; Fiction in English, 1900 Texts; English literature. 1 Kg.
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First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: [7], 180 pages 21 cm. Subjects: Women Mississippi ; Fiction. Funeral rites and ceremonies ; Fiction. Ge…nre: Fiction. Language: English. 3 Kg.
More imagesPublished by Franklin Center, Pa. : Franklin Library
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Endpapers are Moire fabric with silk ribbon marker. Gilded page edges, clean and unmarked. All pages are intact and binding is sound. Bound In full leather with hubbed spine. Secure pa…ckaging for safe delivery.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good-Plus. The definitive gathering of short fiction by a master of the American South. This volume assembles for the first time forty-one stories from one of the most decorated writers of the twentieth century, spanning her debut 'A Curtain of Green' through 'The Bride of the Innisfa…llen' and beyond. Welty's work, known for its profound empathy and sharp observational wit, is here presented as a cohesive legacy, capturing the diverse social and psychological landscapes of Mississippi with unparalleled lyricism. This collection remains a cornerstone for any study of the American short story and solidified Welty's status as a peer to Faulkner and O'Connor. KEY FEATURES +++ Binding: Original cloth; bindings are tight and square. +++ Content: A comprehensive collection of forty-one stories, including a preface by the author. +++ Imprint: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1980. +++ Edition Statement: First Edition, Second Printing (number line ends in 'B'). +++ Specs: Octavo; 622 pages. CONDITION: Very Good in a Good Jacket. +++ The Book: The bindings are tight and square. The internal text is clean and free of markings, showing only light, even age-toning consistent with 1980s trade production. Minimal shelf handling wear to the boards. +++ The Jacket: The dust jacket is present with the original price intact. It shows moderate wear, specifically at the spine tips. While the jacket is graded 'Good' due to these vulnerabilities, it remains a presentable example of this major literary collection. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Eudora Welty occupies a unique space in American letters, having won the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her work is a primary document of the 20th-century Southern experience, focusing on the nuances of family, community, and the 'inner life'. The publication of 'The Collected Stories' in 1980 was a major literary event, effectively canonizing Welty during her lifetime. It provided the first opportunity for critics to view her short fiction as a singular, developing arc of genius. While many of her individual stories (such as 'The Ponder Heart') have seen various stage and screen adaptations, this collection stands as the textual wellspring for her enduring cultural influence. SCHOLARLY FEATURES +++ Southern Gothic & Realism: Represents the bridge between traditional Southern storytelling and the modern psychological interiority for which Welty is celebrated. +++ Bibliographical Milestone: The first time Welty's disparate collections were unified into a single scholarly and trade volume. +++ Authorial Preface: Features a significant introductory essay by Welty reflecting on her craft and the origins of her narratives. SUBJECTS: Southern Literature, Mississippi Authors, Short Stories, American Fiction, 20th Century Literature, Collected Works, Modern First Editions.
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First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: [7], 180 pages 21 cm. Subjects: Women Mississippi ; Fiction. Funeral rites and ceremonies ; Fiction. Ge…nre: Fiction. Language: English. 1 Kg.
Published by Franklin Center, Pa. : Franklin 1980
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. a nlovely limited edition on green leather boards with gilt motifs and borders to spine and frontis with raised bars to spine.
More imagesPublished by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York 1946
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A cornerstone of 20th-century Southern literature, 'Delta Wedding' is Welty's first full-length novel and a masterclass in the domestic evocative. Set in the Mississippi Delta in 1923, the narrative eschews traditional plot in favor of a dense, sensory exploration… of the Fairchild family as they prepare for a wedding at Shellmound plantation. This edition, released just months after the first printing, represents the immediate success and cultural impact of Welty's transition from short stories to the novel form. KEY FEATURES +++ Binding: Full publisher's cloth with stamped titles to spine and front board. +++ Imprint: Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, 1946. Early printing code [b-4-46] on copyright page. +++ Specs: 8 inches tall (octavo); pp. 3-247. +++ Content: A lyrical exploration of the Southern aristocracy, memory, and the intricate social codes of the Mississippi Delta. CONDITION: Very Good / Good. +++ THE BOOK: The bindings are tight and square. The internal text is clean and free of markings, displaying only light, even age-toning consistent with 1940s production standards. +++ DUST JACKET: A Good unclipped jacket with the original $2.75 price intact. The jacket shows typical shelf wear for this title, including rubbing to the extremities and minor chipping, but remains structurally sound and presents well in an archival protective sleeve. SCHOLARLY FEATURES +++ Literary Significance: Represents Welty's pivot to the novel, proving her ability to sustain her trademark 'Southern Gothic' atmosphere and intricate characterizations over a longer narrative arc. +++ Cultural Analysis: Acts as a primary document for the study of the post-WWI American South, specifically the internal dynamics of plantation-owning families and the 'closed circle' of the Delta social structure. +++ Influence: A foundational text for the study of the 'Southern Renaissance', standing alongside the work of Faulkner and O'Connor in its linguistic precision. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE - Eudora Welty remains one of the most decorated and respected voices in American letters. Known for her keen ear for Southern speech and her ability to capture the 'unspoken' within families, her work provided a crucial, often domestic, counterpoint to the more violent Southern Gothic tradition. 'Delta Wedding' is particularly significant for its focus on the 'private' South-the world of women, children, and domestic rituals-while the broader changes of the 20th century loom on the horizon. This early 1946 edition documents the moment Welty achieved major commercial and critical status. SUBJECTS: Eudora Welty, Southern Literature, Mississippi Delta, 20th Century Fiction, Plantation Life, Modern First Edition (Early State), Southern Gothic.
Published by New York: Random House, (1972). 1972
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Stated First (trade) edition. c.1969 New Yorker (shorter and different form). Tan cloth, decorated and printed gilt. 8vo. pp. [viii], 180, [2] about author. Very Good/In like jacket/Unclipped price in clear archival cover. Light rubbing to gilt, one bumped corner and two top edge bumps. One rear joint tear to jacket with tiny fo…ld chips and light soil, faint scrapes and tiny dots of soil. Laurel struggles to come to terms with her father's death after surgery. Pulitzer Prize for Literature.
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Unbound. Condition: Fine. 3"x 4" Bookplate -- SIGNED by author Eudora Welty (signature only). Fine bookplate to place in your favorite Welty book. Signed by Author.
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Published by Birmingham, Ala. : Oxmoor House, c1976., Oxmoor House 1976
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st. ed., 3rd printing ; x, 294 p., [8] leaves of plates : |b ill. ; |c 26 cm. ; LCCN: 75042943 ; LOC No TX715 .C522 ; Dewey: 641.5/97 ; ISBN: 9780848704179, 0848704177 ; Preface by Eudora Welty ; color pictorial cloth ; no dustjacket ; FINE. Book.
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Published by Random House, New York NY 1970
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Losing Battles is the last novel written by Eudora Welty. It was released on April 13, 1970. This copy, a first edition and printing in the RH numbering is in excellent condition with only a slight bump to the front corner as the only issue with a fine, p…rice-intact,$7.95 dustjacket in clear mylar covering. The book is inscribed, signed by Welty on the front end page to David Grossblatt, a rare book dealer. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. Signed by Author(s).
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Published by Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich & Company, New York NY 1980
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Kirkus Reviews indicated Welty's "famous tales of Southern small-town life have only become more impressive with time," concluding that The Collected Stories are "a welcome gathering of an important writer's short fiction—some of which is her very best work of… all".This book is a National Book Award winner. There are 41 stories in all, including those in the earlier collections A Curtain of Green, The Wide Net, The Golden Apples, and The Bride of the Innisfallen, as well as previously uncollected stories. This copy is in fine condition, with the HBJ printing letters B C D E with no negative issues as is the $17.50 price-intact dustjacket which is in clear mylar covering. It is simply signed by Welty on the half title page. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. Signed by Author(s).
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Condition: Usado - Bueno. De Horna, Luis (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Harcourt, Brace, New York 1955
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine-. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine-. First Printing. First Edition (so stated), first state binding (vivid green cloth spine), second issue (title / copyright leaf a cancellans, with multiple dates [1949-1955]). Signed by Welty in her tiny scrawl on title page. 8vo: [8],207,[1]pp. Publisher's blue and green… mottled paper-covered boards, vivid green fine bead cloth spine stamped in silver, pictorial dust jacket priced $3.50. About Fine (spine ends bumped, shelf-worn bottom board edge); about Fine jacket (very brief expert restoration, involving neither lettering nor design, to head and tail of spine panel, which is lightly toned). Not the concealed second printing (Polk 11.1.2, as are many copies advertised as first printings), in which the title / copyright leaf is integral). Welty's important seventh book, nominated for the National Book Award. Polk A11.1b. According to Polk, "Heavily revised versions of stories originally published in magazines." N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.) ..
More imagesPublished by London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1944 1944
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dj. First Edition. [Modern Literature] UK FIRST EDITION, with original dust-jacket. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.196. With a frontispiece and numerous in-text illustrations throughout by Holland. Publisher's green cloth lettered in white to upper board and spine with pictorial designs blocked in white to upper. With the illustrated du…st-jacket, printed price of 10s 6d to front flap. Pictorial endpapers, top edge red. Sunning to spine and top of lower board, some chipping and wearing to edges of jacket. Very good. 'Robber Bridgegroom' is a work of fantastical imagination in which creatures roam in the black forest of Mississippi. Alongside the prose, are both in text and full page illustrations by James Holland. To find the first UK edition in the original dust-jacket is rare.
More imagesPublished by Doubleday, Doran and Company, New York 1942
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Full Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated "First Edition". 185pp. Blue cloth lettered in white with pink band. Welty's first novel and second book. Dust Jacket has some minor chips to the top and bottom spine, all edges of dust jacket are slightly worn. The jacket is not price-clip…ped. EXCELLENT condition in a VERY GOOD dust jacket. Eudora Welty (April 13, 1909 - July 23, 2001) was an award-winning author and photographer who lived in, and wrote about, the American South. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi and lived a significant portion of her life in the city's Belhaven neighborhood, where her home has been preserved. She was educated at the Mississippi State College for Women (now called Mississippi University for Women), the University of Wisconsin, and Columbia University's business school. During the 1930s, Welty worked as a photographer for the Works Progress Administration. This job sent her all over the state of Mississippi taking photographs of people from all economic and social classes. Collections of her photographs are One Time, One Place, and Photographs. But Welty's true love was language, not photography, and she soon devoted her energy to writing fiction. Her first short story, "Death of a Traveling Salesman," appeared in 1936 and in 1941 she published her first collection of short stories, A Curtain of Green. Her novel, The Optimist's Daughter, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973. The Canadian writer Alice Munro has said that Welty's "A Worn Path" is perhaps the most perfect short story ever written. The e-mail client Eudora was named after her (in reference to her short story "Why I Live at the P.O."). Eudora Welty died of pneumonia in Jackson. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
