The Mechanical Angel - His Adventures and Enterprises in the Glittering 1920's (Signed First Edition, Association Copy)
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #018320
8vo., 346(ix)pp. Sharp Stated First Edition. Friede's writings about the prominent writers and publishers of the era. Bound in brown cloth with lettering in gilt on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with a touch of off-setting to paste-downs but little or no page toning. Bump to bottom front tip and heel. Lite wear to crown. Attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($3.00, has a couple of tiny nicks and a closed tear at the top of the front fold. Spine panel toned. Mild rubbing. Still bright and complete and presents well. Inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the front end-paper. "To George Lanning, who actually wrote a book. From Donald Friede. July 14, 1953". George Lanning, (1925-1995), was an American novelist, editor and critic, known for his 1966 thriller, "The Pedestal" which was nominated by the Mystery Writers of America for the Best First Novel. Also, laid in is a long typed letter, signed by Friede, to Lanning, thanking him for his praise of the book. A very pretty collectable copy and any signed copies are quite scarce and this is a terrific association.
Price: $250.00