Old Lady's Shoes — Samuel Tupper, Jr. (Inscribed 1934 First Edition)

Step back into the vanished world of 1930s Southern fiction with this exceptionally scarce, presentation copy of Old Lady's Shoes by the noted Atlanta author Samuel Tupper, Jr. Published in 1934 by the distinguished house of Robert M. McBride & Company, this novel captures the distinct social nuances, domestic structures, and psychological tensions of its era. This volume serves as an incredibly rare survivor of Depression-era Southern literature, elevated significantly by direct authorial presentation. Author Presentation Copy: Features a personalized, handwritten inscription by the author, Samuel Tupper, Jr., to previous owners on the front free endpaper. Inscribed copies of Tupper's work are extraordinarily difficult to find, making this a prime target for regional collectors. Depression-Era Rarity: Robert M. McBride & Company prints from the height of the Great Depression were issued in highly conservative quantities. Condition Report: Binding & Boards: Bound in the publisher's original red cloth boards, which display noticeable surface rubbing, shelf wear, and typical age-darkening. The corners are bent, and the edges are rubbed down, showing the board beneath the cloth. Structural Integrity: The text block remains holding, though the spine is tender and hinged at the front gutter. It should be handled with care, but remains fully intact. Interior Text & Pages: The interior text block is remarkably clean and legible throughout, entirely free from modern highlighting, marginalia, or ink underlines. The page edges exhibit light, natural foxing, creating an authentic vintage patina that aligns perfectly with its 1934 heritage. An honest, character-filled library piece that bridges pre-war fiction with authentic historical provenance.…