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Lot 19
CATHER, Willa (1873-1947). Death comes for the Archbishop. ...
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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CATHER, Willa (1873-1947). Death comes for the Archbishop. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927. 8vo. [viii], 1-[304] pp. Publisher's full vellum, front board and spine stamped in gilt (spine a bit toned with a short tear in center, light soiling, rubbing to boards, endleaves and text a bit toned, a few pages unopened). Fine.FIRST EDITION, #24/50 COPIES PRINTED ON. JAPAN VELLUM PAPER AND SIGNED BY CATHER, OUT OF A TOTAL EDITION OF 225. Without the slipcase. Offered with December Night A Scene from Death Comes for the Archbishop (1933, first edition in dust jacket toned, worn, ownership signature). The Modern Library listed Death comes for the Archbishop as one of the 100 Best English-Language Novels of the 20th Century. Crane A16ai.Measurements: 11"L x 10"W x 2"H.
