Published by Albondocani Press, New York, 1969
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in marbled wrappers. Copy letter "A" of 26 lettered copies (of a total edition of 176) Signed by Welty. George Bixby's copy, the proprietor of the Albondocani Press series, who kept Copy # "1" and Copy letter "A" of each of his published books. A beautifully produced little volume of Welty's splendid essay on her youthful obsession with reading the "sweet devouring" of the title. One of the truly scarce Welty titles, and probably her most sought-after limited edition. A wonderful little book.
Published by Albondocani Press, New York, 1969
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in marbled self-wrappers. One of 150 numbered copies (of a total edition of 176) Signed by Welty. A beautifully produced little volume of Welty's splendid essay on her youthful obsession with reading the "sweet devouring" of the title. One of the truly scarce Welty titles, and probably her most sought-after limited edition. A wonderful little book.
Published by Albondocani Press, New York, 1969
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in marbled self-wrappers, in find custom cloth chemise and slipcase with morocco gilt spine labels. One of 150 numbered copies (of a total edition of 176) Signed by Welty. A beautifully produced little volume of Welty's splendid essay on her youthful obsession with reading - the "sweet devouring" of the title. One of the truly scarce Welty titles, and probably her most sought-after limited edition. A wonderful little book.