[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), contributor]. "A Matter of Colour [Color]" in Tabula, Vol. XXII, No. 3. Oak Park, IL: Publishing Board of the Oak Park and River Forest Township High School, April 1916. Small 4to. Illustrated. [48] pp. Publisher's staple-bound wrappers.

Edges of wrappers somewhat worn, sunned, wrapper area at staples torn or are slightly loose. Still, fine. FIRST EDITION OF THE SCARCE SECOND PUBLISHED STORY BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY. This story, about the fixing of a boxing match, appeared in Hemingway's high school newsletter/magazine on pp. 16-17. His first published story, "Judgement of Manitou," appeared in the same magazine two months before this one. Offered with: [SCHLEDEN, Ina Mae and HERZOG, Marion Rawls, editors]. Ernest Hemingway as recalled by His High School Contemporaries. Oak Park, IL: The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, [1973]. 8vo. Illustrated. Staple-bound printed wrappers. Fine. First edition of this brief history of Hemingway's early life and high school career, with information about his association with Tabula. Both items are chemised separately in brown leather-backed slipcase.