One of only 101 copies
Lee, Laurie ~ An Obstinate Exile : Signed By The Author
Los Angeles : Handset, Printed, & Bound by W.M. Cheney : 1951
The sole printing published by Los Angeles: Handset, Printed, & Bound by W.M. Cheney for the Friends of Fay Ellen and Lawrence Clark Powell at or near Christmas, 1951. A limited edition, this being one of only 101 copies printed. 16mo. (13.6 x 9.1 cm). pp. iv+14. Original beige wrappers printed in black and brown. A near Fine copy with just a hint of edge-wear to the yapped edges and light age related markings. The book was issued unsigned but this copy has been signed (without dedication) by the author in blue ink to the title page. The essay first appeared in 'The Listener' and and was given as a talk by the author on the BBC Home Service. Very scarce to find in any condition. The book is protected in a Secol archival folder.
BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Near Fine
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