THE COLLECTED STORIES OF EUDORA WELTY / Signed 1st Edition 1980

Description: Eudora Welty's "Stories Written From Within"THE COLLECTED STORIES OF EUDORA WELTYBy Eudora Welty(1980)Limited autographed edition of Welty's collected short fiction, one of 500 copies signed by the author.Fine in a near fine slipcase."You felt as though some exact, skillful contact had been made between the surfaces of your hearts to make you aware, in some pattern, of his joy and his despair. You could feel the fullness and the emptiness of this stranger's life." ("The Key") A beautiful copy of this lovingly produced signed special edition, including all of Welty's (then) published stories since 1941, as well as two that had not yet appeared in print; the later paperback edition would win a National Book Award. With her 1980 introduction offering some notes on the history of their composition and her experiences with editors and readers Robert Penn Warren, Katherine Anne Porter, and William Maxwell. "I have been told," she writes, "both in approval and in accusation, that I seem to love all my characters. What I do in writing of any character is to try to enter into the mind, heart, and skin of a human being who is not myself." New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1980). 9.25'' x 6.25''. Original burgundy cloth with gilt decoration and spine lettering. Maroon endpapers. In original maroon paper-covered slipcase with mounted paper label. 622 pages. Signed by Welty on recto of limitation page; numbered 211 of 500 copies on verso. Touches of shelfwear to slipcase. Else bright, clean, and sound overall. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 495 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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