Signed Copy of Harrison's Masterpiece
Legends of the Fall
Publication: New York: Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence, First Trade.
Notes: First edition of Harrison's seminal novella collection, signed by the author, with the original review slip laid in.
This collection features three novellas, including the title work that became the acclaimed 1994 film starring Brad Pitt. The title novella follows a Montana family to the bloody battlefields of Europe during the First World War. The collection also includes "Revenge" (made into a Kevin Costner film) and "The Man Who Gave Up His Name." The first printing consisted of 12,000 copies (see Orr and Torrey's bibliography, A14.c).
[x], 276, [2] pages.
Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing stated). A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket (the jacket paper is slightly discolored and there is a light crease to the rear flap). This copy is signed by Harrison on the title page and is quite uncommon thus. A review slip, formerly taped to the top of the front free endpaper, is laid in.
ISBN: 0440054613
Item No: #364502
Price: $1,250