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Lot 109
Sale 5183 - Books & Manuscripts
Feb 18, 2021
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[Literature] Wilder, Thornton The Bridge of San Luis Rey
New York: Albert & Charles Boni, 1927. First edition. 8vo. 235 pp. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Wilder on half-title to close friends, Henry and Lila Luce: "For Lila and Harry/with all my best/Thornt." Ownership signature of Luce at top of first free leaf. Illustrated by Amy Drevenstedt. Original tan cloth, stamped in black and in green, front and rear joints lightly rubbed, small split at bottom of front joint; all edges trimmed; illustrated endpapers; rare dust-jacket wanting; in red cloth chemise.