Humboldt's Gift (Signed First Edition)

First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the 2nd free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). An excellent copy of this novel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and propelling Bellow to the Nobel Prize for Literature; uncommon signed and with provenance. This copy is in near fine condition showing only some mild foxing to the page edges and a faint scratch to the front board and spine; housed in a crisp and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only moderate sunning to the spine (common for the title) and light rubbing to the edges. A highly presentable and collectible copy of this important work of 20th Century literature. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.