Hoxsie Sells His Acres

Christopher La Farge

Published by Coward McCann, 1934

About this Item

Good-Very Good condition. First Printing of this scarce volume, an Association Copy inscribed by La Farge to fellow author Stephen Vincent Benet and signed in the year of publication. This is a novel in verse, a rare form, also employed by Stephen Vincent Benet in his most famous work, John Brown's Body. It should also be noted that Christopher La Farge was the brother of Pulitzer Prize-winning author John La Farge (Laughing Boy). The inscription is neatly written on the half title page. The book is square with sound binding, pages are completely clean and undamaged. The exterior cloth boards are clean except for some water stains in the upper part of the spine and the spine-adjacent parts of the front and back covers. Two cover corner tips are just slightly turned in. No evident rub wear. The dust jacket is not price-clipped and the two inside flaps are spotless. There are some small spots, light soiling and slight insect damage to the front and back panels as well as the spine. Wear to edges of the jacket include some chips and tears, the longest of which is about 1". The jacket has been put in a clear acetate sleeve to keep it in Good condition. (Note: Photos may show magnified dust, a flash reflection, or color washout.) Paypal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes or priority envelopes secured with cardboard. Additional photos emailed upon request. Seller Inventory # 1-21-20-1

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hoxsie Sells His Acres

Publisher: Coward McCann

Publication Date: 1934

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition