Fine Books and Manuscripts

Wharton, Edith. Certain People, with Wharton Cut Signature. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1930. First edition. First issue with the designated (1) on page 232. Publisher’s dark blue cloth stamped and titled in gilt, unclipped dust jacket. 8vo. Chipping at edges, age toned flaps and endpapers, adhesive ghosting to ffep. [Together with:] a bold signature on laid paper (2 ½ x 4 ¼”) signed “Edith Wharton” and a printed photo of a half-bust portrait of Mrs. Wharton, both laid-in.