CABBAGES AND KINGS.
New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1904. First edition of his first book. [Clarkson p.17, Blanck 16270]. The title was taken from Lewis Carroll's poem, "The Walrus and the Carpenter," which, along with situations encountered by O. Henry himself in Honduras in the late 1890s, provided inspiration for characters and plot points in these interlinking stories set in the fictitious Republic of Anchuria. (Wikipedia). 8vo black cloth boards stamped in orange, green and white; 344 pages. Leather "Blairhame" bookplate of noted collector Natalie (Knowlton) Blair to front pastedown. Very nearly fine with light offset to front endpaper (from the bookplate) and just a touch of minor wear. Housed in blue leather-backed slipcase and matching cloth-covered chemise. Uncommon in such nice condition.
Item #72345
Price: $1,250.00