Farrell, James T.

CALICO SHOES: And Other Stories; [signed twice & with long inscription about the book covering the front endpapers].

New York: The Vanguard Press, (1934). First edition. TWO-PAGE INSCRIPTION (recipient not named) beginning on the front endpaper and continuing on the pastedown -- "Here are some of my first stories, written between 1927 and 1934. They contain -- obvious to a reader who is fair minded and intelligent -- much variety." He goes on to discuss the publication history of the short stories herein (somewhat illegibly), signing his name at one point, and then continuing on again. ADDITIONALLY SIGNED on the following blank page. Good or better with ink splashes to covers; in good or better dust jacket with tanning to spine and rear panel, spine ends and corners nicked, and rubbing to folds. A scarce book in general, especially so signed or inscribed and in dust jacket.
Item #54602

Price: $1,250.00