From Peter Matthiessen, up for auction
are three first printings of the First American Editions and a rare Uncorrected
Proof Copy of some of his best works of fiction.
Far Tortuga (NY, Random House,
1975) - a first printing (stated First Edition with 2 in its print run per
Random’s convention at the time) of Matthiessen's fifth novel in about very
good condition. Binding is well intact and square but not tight – boards open
easily. Exterior top board edges are
lightly soiled and crown has a touch of wear. Turquoise top stain is uniform but a little
faded. Bottom page ends are lightly
soiled. Interior is fine with no names
or errant marks. Sans archival cover,
the dust jacket is priced and in very good + condition with no chips or tears but
slight wear to top front corner and some rubbing to panels. Rear panel has minor soiling in spots.
Killing Mister Watson (NY, Random House,
1990) – a first printing (stated First Edition with 2 in its print run) in
about very good condition. Binding is
square and reasonably firm but not as tight as fine. Crown shows a little wear. Spine has a minor short vertical
wrinkle. Corners are not bumped. Page ends are clean. Interior is fine with no names or errant
marks. In a brodart cover, the priced
dust jacket is in fine condition with no chips or tears and a touch a
rubbing.
Lost Man's River (NY, Random House,
1997) - the sequel to Killing Mr. Watson, a first printing in very good condition. Binding is straight and firm but not as tight
as fine. Exterior boards are flawless
and page ends are clean. Interior is
fine with no names or errant marks. Sans
brodart cover, the dust jacket is price clipped in very good + condition with
no chips or tears but a short crease to inner edge of front fly leaf.
In Paradise (NY, Riverhead Books, 2014)
- in printed wraps with French fly leaves, a stated Uncorrected Proof For
Limited Distribution in fine condition.
Binding is well intact and straight with no flaws to exterior or
interior (no marks or names).
The opening bid for all four is $30.00 with an affordable Buy It Now.
Buyer pays $8.50 boxed and padded media
rate shipping in the USA.
I don’t ship directly out of country but
will use Ebay’s program.
Books are returnable in same condition
for full a refund.