Inscribed to an FSG Editor
The Second Coming
Publication: New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1980. First Edition.
Notes: A fine association copy of Percy’s comic novel of faith and despair, inscribed with thanks to FSG editor Michael di Capua and additionally signed in full.
Percy returns to his character Will Barrett, the protagonist of The Last Gentleman, who devises an experiment to determine whether God really exists. This book was a finalist for the National Book Award.
[6], 360, [2:blank] pages.
Edition + Condition: First trade edition (first printing stated; there was also a numbered and signed issue). A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Michael di Capua, "For Michael with my thanks and best wishes. Walker." Percy also signed in full on the title page.
Di Capua was one of Percy’s editors at Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Item No: #302431
Price: $600