signed first edition [10], 146, [2] pages. 1 vols. 8vo
1932 · Paris
by Nin, Anaïs
Paris: Edawrd W. Titus, 1932. First edition of the author's first book, number 491 of 500 copies. [10], 146, [2] pages. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth, gilt lettered on front cover and spine. Unopened, fine, in dust jacket that is lightly toned with some modest chipping at extremitites, light soiling to rear panel. First edition of the author's first book, number 491 of 500 copies. [10], 146, [2] pages. 1 vols. 8vo. Her first book, inscribed. Presentation copy, inscribed on the ffep: "For Richard who accompanies me faithfully on the inner-outer voyage started with this book / Love Anais / February 21 1973." The recipient is likely Richard Centing, co-founder of the first Anais Nin periodical. Centing invited Nin to Ohio State to give lectures and and championed her work internationally. Franklin A1
(Inventory #: 368277)