My Antonia, by Willa Cather, 1918 First Edition ~ Cather's First Masterpiece

Description: I had only to close my eyes to hear the rumbling of the wagons in the dark, and to be again overcome by that obliterating strangeness. The feelings of that night were so near that I could reach out and touch them with my hand. I had the sense of coming home to myself, and of having found out what a little circle man’s experience is. Here we offer the first edition, stated "Ninth Impression", of Willa Cather's masterpiece, My Antonia, published in 1918 by Houghton Mifflin Company, New York. Features illustrations and the first edition points of: page 121, line 14, "Austrians" instead of "Prussians"; p. 156, l.13, "each other" instead of "the silk"; p. 280, l. 5, "stir" instead of "sit"; p. 311, l.18, "misterioso, misterioso!" instead of "misterioso, misterios'altero!"; p.315, l.17 "well" instead of "good"; and p.341, l.2 "can" instead of "can't". The book comes wrapped in the highest quality facsimile first edition dust jacket, printed with archival inks on a heavy ochre sheet of acid-free, vellum-textured French art paper, which you can only get here. Boards have stains and minor edgewear (please see pics). Uninscribed endpapers have been sealed with binder's adhesive at rear gutter (please see pic). Some erased pencil marks; a few minor edge tears; soiling and scuffs at pp. 72-75; and a few light stains. Binding is very tight and square; text is very bright and crisp. 419 pages. Measures approximately 7.5 x 5-inches. This very rare first edition of this absolutely brilliant work of US literature will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very special gift. ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest!***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 299.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

End Time: 2024-10-16T19:02:58.000Z

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