
Description
Harper Lee (1926-2016). "To Kill a Mockingbird", Philadelphia & New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960, first edition, 8vo, author's presentation copy, inscribed and signed in blue ink to front free endpaper "Herbert and Grace: / You are new friends, / but you seem like / old ones! / Affectionately, / Nelle Harper Lee / August 21, 1960". Publisher's brown paper-covered board backed in green cloth. Includes original dust jacket. Notes: Lee used "Nelle" in correspondence and notes only with close friends and family. This copy has the preferred Daniels blurb on the cover flaps. <br
Note: Accompanied by a receipt from Bonhams, New York, NY, dated June 10, 2009. <br
Provenance: Sold at Bonhams, New York, NY, "Fine Books and Manuscripts", June 10, 2009, lot 3279; The Estate of Goodman B. Espy, Atlanta, GA.
Approximate Dimensions: overall h. 8.25", w. 5.75", d. 1.5".
Note: Accompanied by a receipt from Bonhams, New York, NY, dated June 10, 2009. <br
Provenance: Sold at Bonhams, New York, NY, "Fine Books and Manuscripts", June 10, 2009, lot 3279; The Estate of Goodman B. Espy, Atlanta, GA.
Approximate Dimensions: overall h. 8.25", w. 5.75", d. 1.5".
Condition
Corners lightly bumped, head and foot of spine pushed and lightly worn. Very minor toning throughout. Intermittent minor soiling to inside pages but free of annotations. Dust jacket is unclipped and retains original $3.95 price. ear to corners and edges of dust jacket, in protective plastic wrapper. Back cover exhibits some darkening and staining to upper edge.
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SIGNED 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD', FIRST EDITION
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
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