A Backward Glance

New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1934. First Edition. First printing. Octavo (23cm). Deep blue "S" cloth (Garrison notes two bindings, without priority); titled in gilt on spine and front cover; dustjacket; 385pp. Subtle slant to text block, else a tight, Fine copy. In the original dustwrapper, unclipped (priced $3.00 on front flap), toned at edges with a bit of raggedness at crown of spine panel; Very Good or better. Pencil ownership inscription to front endpaper (Fletcher Cowan, Summit, N.J.).

Wharton's autobiography, published three years before her death. Not a terrific seller at the height of the Great Depression, the book went into only a few printings; it is infrequent in commerce, and jacketed copies are uncommon. GARRISON A47.1.a.