Caldwell, Erskine.. American Earth.. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1931.

Price: US$1750.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First edition. INSCRIBED by Caldwell to Ingle Barr & dated in 1959 on front end-paper. Excellent content from the author on how he came to write the book, proclaiming it a favorite among his works. From the library of Paul Jordan Smith with his inked signature above the inscription. Near fine in very good+ dust jacket. Priceclip. Hint of shelf-soiling at lower edge of front cover. Spine on jacket mildly toned. Shallow chip at upper edge of front panel of jacket. Author's third book, a collection of stories, generally considered his breakthrough book. Signed or inscribed copies are notably uncommon. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 314 pages

Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.