First edition, first printing from 1918 with illustrations by W.T. Benda. Plates are second state, printed on the same stock as the text; ordered so by the author who wanted the illustrations on glossy stock to be replaced in all copies of the first printing in the publisher’s possession shortly after publication. Brown boards with gold lettering. No dust jacket. (The original jacket was designed as a throwaway after purchase ) A fine copy of a distinguished novel by an American writer whose reputation has grown immensely over a century. “The best thing I’ve done is My Antonia,” recalled Willa Cather. “I feel I’ve made a contribution to American letters with that book.”
Offered by Judith Hendra, Topanga Books
$1,750
To purchase, contact Judith Hendra: judithhendra3@finebookfairs
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