Fritz Faulkner *SIGNED & RARE* WINDLESS SKY - 1937 1st US Edition Virginia Woolf

Description: ***An exceptionally rare signed first US edition, first printing! Have only seen one other signed copy come up for sale in the past 10 years - the UK first*** Windless Sky by Fritz Faulkner INSCRIBED on front fly leaf by the author: “To Michael Miner/Fritz Faulkner/1937”. Published in 1937 by Covici Friede in 1937. Author’s first novel that was widely critically reviewed and praised. First US edition following the first British printing in 1936 under the auspices of Virginia Woolf and her publishing company, Hogarth Press. In original light blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. First edition, first printing. 255 [pp] Condition: VERY GOOD Fritz Faulkner, 1909-1993, was a bookseller and author best known for his novel Windless Sky, published in 1936 under the auspices of Virginia Woolf. Author's first book. "A psychological novel, reviewed by The New York Times, which describes it as an exception to what they describe as the recent trend of realist backwoods novels set in the late 19th century" -- Modernist Archives. "The publishers consider this to be a remarkable first novel.” There is a touch of genius in the title of Mr. Fritz Faulkner's book —for it is a story of a family living in a small village tucked away from civilization in the folds of the hills. The father dominates every member of the family, and their existence is stagnant, bitter, hopeless, and helpless. The book is in VERY Good condition - square spine with firm hinges and joints. Rubbed spine tips, board edges and corners. Some fraying to crown and heel of spine. Sunning to top of boards and spine. Age-toned page edges. Interior is impressively clean and free of writing, wear, stamps or marks. Just the usual light dust jacket shadowing on the endpapers. Overall, a rare signed copy of a scarce US 1st edition in VERY GOOD collectible condition! Please see pictures as they are an important part of the condition description. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Please follow me as I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!

Price: 1500 USD

Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona

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