first edition Hardcover
1934 · New York
by Faulkner, William
New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934. First edition. Hardcover. Three quarter black morocco, marbled boards with matching marbled endpapers. Near fine. 371 pages. 221 x 14 cm. Limited edition, copy 34 of 360 signed by Faulkner, printed on W. and A. all rag paper. A collection of short stories -- Doctor Martino, Fox Hunt, The Hound, Death Drag, There Was A Queen, Smoke, Turn About, Beyond, Wash, Elly, Black Music, Leg, Mountain Victory, Honor. Bound by James Rigg with a presentation note, "17 Dec. 1968 This book was bound for Win Adair, a friend and former shipmate." Last few leaves slightly toned at edges. PETERSEN A15a. MASSEY 438. Raised bands, brown leather spine label printed in gilt. (Inventory #: 21427)