The Ides of March

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1948. Limited Edition. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Signed limited edition of The Ides of March by Thornton Wilder.. Octavo, viii, 246pp, [2]. Navy blue cloth, title stamped in silver on the spine. Stated "First Edition" with "M-W" production code on copyright page. Solid text block, rubbing along head of spine, some fraying to the edges of cloth. In the publisher's dust jacket, $2.75 retail price on front flap, light wear to corners and edges, faint shelf wear to rear panel. A very good example. Limitation page reads: "Seven hundred and fifty copies of the first edition of The Ides of March have been signed by the author for distribution to friends of the House." This copy is numbered 411 and signed by Thornton Wilder. Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an American playwright and novelist renowned for exploring universal themes of human connection and resilience. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for drama with Our Town (1938) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942), and one for fiction with The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927). His work often delves into existential questions, blending realism with philosophical reflection. Wilder also wrote novels like The Cabala (1926) and The Ides of March (1948), alongside numerous plays. His works remain celebrated for their innovative narrative techniques and timeless exploration of the human condition.