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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. Some minor adhesive residue on front pastedown else a clean, near fine copy, lacking the scarce dust jacket.

New York: Brentano's, 1928. FIRST EDITION. Owner signature on first blank leaf. Else a fine copy in a superb fine dust jacket. Leon Underwood (1890-1975), wrote several books, including a collection of verse, ANIMALIA (1926), a pamphlet on aesthetic theory in refutation of Herbert Read, and several monographs on primitive art. This, his only novel, is far and away his best work: an enchanting tale stunningly illustrated with complexly styled woodcuts. Published in an edition of only 2, 500 copies.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1959. FIRST EDITION. Fine book in a nearly fine dust jacket, bright and crisp with only some light rubbing. Updike's first short story collection.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1959.. FIRST EDITION. A fine copy in a bright unfaded dust jacket. Lovely copy of this early title.