Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Faulkner, William. Idyll In The Desert (Signed/Limited). Random House, N.Y., 1931.
Price: US$1200.12 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: One of only 400 numbered copies SIGNED by Faulkner. Light rubbing to spine, 2 tiny spots (foxing) on rear paste down and last page. Uncut text block. An exceptionally nice copy.
Seller: Bob's Rare Books, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. IDYLL IN THE DESERT. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Signed limited first edition of Faulkner's first book published by Random House, the first and only publication of this short story until its inclusion in 1979's UNCOLLECTED STORIES OF WILLIAM FAULKNER. 8.5'' x 5.75''. Original red marbled boards with printed paper label. 17, [1] pages. Edition of 400 copies, this copy no. 222. Signed by Faulkner at colophon. Light edgewear and scuffing to extremities, with some short tears at spine ends.
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$1499.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Scarce signed limited edition copy, # 129/400. Red marbled paper is slightly dampstained on front panel. Original glassine wrapper has a piece detached. Small stain and paperclip shadows to front endpages. Very minor scattered foxing. Signed by Faulkner to limitation page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll In The Desert. Random House 1931 New York, 1931.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Description: stated first edition;limited to four hundred copies, this being number 280; signed by the author; textblock very good plus condition, just a bit age toned; red marbled paper covered board binding in good plus condition; tight, some shelf wear, esp spine and extremities, and fade mark on front board; 17 pages; vignette on title page; quite a rare imprint--and with Faulkner's autograph;
Seller: Book Den East, oak bluffs, MA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William.. IDYLL IN THE DESERT.. Random House: NY, 1931.
Price: US$1725.00 + shipping
Description: 9 x 6, marbled boards with printed label, 17 pp, gently rubbed covers. FIRST ED, LIMITED TO 400 NUMBERED COPIES, SIGNED BY FAULKNER.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll In The Desert. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$1850.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Octavo, 17pp, [1]. Red marbled paper boards, title in black on label affixed to front cover. Solid text block, light sunning to spine, a touch of wear to corners. A near fine example. Signed by the author on limitation page, this copy being number 312 of 400. William Faulkner (1897-1962) was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author, recognized for A Fable in 1955 and The Reivers in 1963. The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, and Light in August were recognized by The Modern Library on their 1998 list of 100 Best English-language Novels of the 20th Century. Faulkner primarily set his stories in the American South, many of which took place in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County.
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert, Limited to 400 Signed Copies. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$1900.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition, limited to 400 copies signed by William Faulkner. There was no trade edition of this title. Partially uncut. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Marbled paper over boards with printed label on front cover. Spine worn and chippped as is usual with this title. Acetate protective cover in custom-made slipcase.
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: LIMITED EDITION of 400 copies printed. This copy is authentically SIGNED by William Faulkner. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the spine and edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A sharp copy of this SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION with a custom acetate dustjacket to protect the book.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William.. Idyll in the Desert.. New York. Random House. 1931., 1931.
Price: US$2200.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition. Stated: FIRST EDITION on the copyright page and with 1931 as well. Signed/Limited Edition: "Of this edition four hundred copies were printed in the week of December 7 Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-One by the Harbor Press, New York, this copy being number 208 signed by the author William Faulkner at Random R H House." on the limitation page. A very scarce signed/limited edition. Very good in the original reddish marble-paper-covered boards with white paper label pastedown on the front boards with borders, title and author. Clean and tight throughout with glue residue from a removed bookplate on the front pastedown. Heavy rubbing to the spine which has faded to a light rose color rather than the dark reddish swirls of the front and rear boards. Some light edge-rubbing as well. Scarce copy of this fragile book. First Edition. Stated: FIRST EDITION on the copyright page and with 1931 as well. Signed/Limited Edition: "Of this edition four hundred copies were printed in the week of December 7 Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-One by the Harbor Press, New York, this copy being number 208 signed by the author William Faulkner at Random R H House." on the limitation page.
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
William Faulkner. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, 1931.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A very good copy of a scarce signed limited edition signed by William Faulkner. 9 x 6, marbled boards with printed label. Stated first edition;limited to four hundred copies, this being number 263; signed by the author on the numbered colophon page in the back; There was no trade edition of this title. 9 x 6, marbled boards with printed label. Textblock very good plus condition, just a bit age toned; red marbled paper covered board binding in very good condition; tight, some shelf wear, esp spine and extremities; 17 pages; bookplate on front pastedown of Edward Kerr, a prominent American who has a large park named after him in Pennsylvania; quite a rare imprint--and with Faulkner's autograph. Comes in a custom-made collector's slipcase.
Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION. A magnificent copy SIGNED by William Faulkner. The book is in nice condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a superb copy of this limited edition of 400 copies SIGNED by the author with a custom acedate cover to protect the book. We buy SIGNED Faulkner First Editions.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
FAULKNER, William.. Idyll In The Desert.. New York, Random House, 1931., 1931.
Price: US$2950.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. 8vo. Original marbled boards. Original glassine jacket (small chips). Fine and fresh copy. No other signatures or bookplates. Number 316 of 400 copies, signed by Faulkner on the colophon page.
Seller: Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, New York, 1931, 1931.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION of 400 copies printed with the ORIGINAL publisher's glassine dustjacket. This copy is SIGNED by William Faulkner and is a "out of series" copy without a number, probably given to the author or publisher's friend. The book is in great shape and appears unread. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A sharp copy of this limited edition of SIGNED by the author in collector's condition.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
FAULKNER, William.. Idyll In The Desert.. New York, Random House, 1931., 1931.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition (so stated). 8vo. Original marbled boards with printed label on the upper cover. Original glassine jacket. Fine and fresh copy. Enclosed in a full maroon morocco drop box, cover ruled in gilt and spine with five raised bands ruled in gilt with gilt stamped lettering. No other signatures or bookplates. Number 164 of 400 copies, signed by Faulkner on the colophon page.
Seller: Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert with Salmagundi. Random House, New York, 1931.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: LIMITED EDITIONS of both "Idyll in the Desert" and "Salmagundi". Both books are in great shape. "Idyll in the Desert" is SIGNED by William Faulkner. "Salmagundi" is limited to 525 copies printed. The bindings for each book are tight with minor wear to the boards. The pages are exceptionally clean in both books with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a lovely copy of each book housed in a custom clamshell that holds both books in the same slipcase.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Faulkner, William. Idyll in the Desert. New York: Random House, 1931.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, first printing. One of 400 copies signed and numbered by the author, this being number 22. Additionally inscribed on title page: "William Faulkner / Los Angeles, Cali / 23 April, 1936". Publisher's original red marbled paper-covered boards, white label to front board with feather design and titles in black, uncut pages; original glassine wrapper. Very good book with some toning to boards, some wear and splitting to paper on spine, tiny black spot to front board, bookseller's ticket to rear pastedown; glassine wrapper with some shallow chipping and small closed tears to edges. A very nice copy overall, scarce in the original glassine, and additionally inscribed by the author. Idyll in the Desert, set in southwest Arizona, tells the passionate story of a woman who leaves her husband and two children to be with a younger man. Faulkner would later include a similar love triangle in his novel The Wild Palms (1939). Faulkner wrote the short story around the same time as two of his early masterpieces, As I Lay Dying (1930) and Sanctuary (1931). Best known for his Yoknapatawpha cycle, Faulkner also wrote numerous short stories and screenplays throughout his career. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1949.
Seller: B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.