Lot 57
Stein, Gertrude (1874-1946) Expatriate American writer whose home in Paris was a salon for leaders and artists of the day. Two Books: First edition of How To Write inscribed and signed to art critic Henry McBridem "To my dearest Henry with lots of affection as always Gertrude," along with a copy of Stein's Things As They Are, published posthumously by Alice B. Toklas, also from McBride's library (copy #62 of 490 copies printed), typeset by hand by poet and renowned typesetter Claude Fredericks, as the last book printed by The Banyan Press. Toned covers; the latter book has a damaged spine.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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