These 13

by FAULKNER, William

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NY: Cape & Smith. (1931). First Edition. The limited edition of this collection of stories, issued in an edition of 299 copies, this being one of ten presentation copies reserved for Faulkner's use. Signed by Faulkner and additionally inscribed to Ben Wasson "with love" and signed "Bill". Wasson was a longtime friend of Faulkner. In the years leading up to the publication of this book Wasson was also Faulkner's agent: he placed most of these stories for publication and in 1928 he had single-handedly reworked Faulkner's rejected novel, Flags in the Dust, into publishable form as Sartoris, a key event in Faulkner's then-faltering writing career. William Faulkner seldom inscribed books, often adamantly refusing to do so. The brief, understated inscription here reflects one of the most important relationships in Faulkner's life and career. Slight sunning to the edges of the covers and a bit of tanning to the spine, but still a near fine copy without dust jacket, as issued. In a custom quarter leather clamshell box. .