THE ALCESTIAD OR, A LIFE IN THE SUN

NY: Harper & Row, 1977. First edition, first prnt. Foreword by Isabel Wilder. Association Copy. Inscribed by Isabel Wilder, Wilder's sister, on the blue front free endpage to Herman W. "Fritz" Liebert and his wife. "For Laura & Fritz - The second copy of the advance volume sent to me herewith comes to you dear generous & cherished friends who meant so much to Thornton and to me - With love Isabel Oct 25 - 1977." Isabel, Wilder's closest sibling, acted as his personal agent. Fritz Liebert was the first librarian of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale and a central figure in Johnson & Boswell studies. Hardcovers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Association Copy.