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Carl Van Vechten

The Tattooed Countess

Alfred A Knopf

1924

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Inscribed first edition, first printing of Vechten's romance novel.

  • Carl Van Vechten (American).
  • New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1924. 
  • 286 pages.
  • Octavo.
  • Price uncut '$2.50'.
  • Includes a full-page inscription by Van Vechten: "Of all my books, this one is certainly my favorite, for many reasons, the best being that I accomplished what I set out to accomplish," dated Feb 27, 1951.
  • Quarter bound in red calf and red cloth boards, paneled spine with gilt titling, red cloth chemise.
  • Housed in a custom slipcase.

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Mild wear and rubbing to slipcase.

Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering.

1 inch chip missing to tail of spine.

Small chip missing to middle of front hinge.

Small chipping to head of spine, small chipping to upper fore corners, colors vibrant.

 

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Feature(s)

Dust Jacket, First Edition, Signed

Language

English

Subject

Novels, Modern first editions, Americana

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