The Hidden Wound

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/near fine. Signed first edition of The Hidden Wound by Wendell Berry.. Octavo, 145pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on front cover and black cloth spine. Black topstain. Stated "First Printing" on copyright page. Solid text block, fine condition. In the publisher's dust jacket, $4.95 retail price on front flap, light shelf wear and sunning to spine, near fine. Signed by Wendell Berry on the front free endpaper. Wendell Berry (b. 1934) is a distinguished American writer, farmer, and environmental activist known for his influential essays, novels, and poetry that advocate for sustainable agriculture and rural life. His works, including The Unsettling of America and Jayber Crow, emphasize the importance of ecological stewardship and community resilience.