Description
First edition, first printing of Light in August by William Faulkner, in the publisher’s near fine dust jacket.
Octavo, [2], 480pp. Publisher’s first state binding, woven cloth, title stamped in orange, blue on spine. Top edge orange, untrimmed, tight binding. Stated first printing on copyright page, with “Jefferson” for “Mottstown” on Page 340 (line 1) and “Lee Christmas” variant on front flap. (Peterson A13, 1a) (Bruccoli & Clark I, 122) Lacking original glassine overlay, as usual. Housed in custom red cloth clamshell, title on spine. Publisher’s first state dust jacket, $2.50 on front panel, remnant from dust jacket protector on verso, embossed dust jacket protection logo on rear endpaper, exceptionally bright illustrations, a bright, near fine example.
One of Time’s 100 greatest books of all time. An attractive copy.
