A Persian Pearl and Other Essays

1997. ISBN-13: 9781886363274; ISBN-10: 1886363277. Darrow, Clarence. A Persian Pearl. And Other Essays. East Aurora, NY: The Roycroft Shop, 1899. 175 pp. Reprinted 1997 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363274; ISBN-10: 1886363277. Hardcover. New. $14.95 * Reprint of the first edition, which was printed by Elbert Hubbard at the Roycroft Shop in an edition of 980 copies. Darrow's… Read more about this item

Chicago: C.L. Ricketts, 1902. First trade edition of the author's first book, 8vo, pp. 160, [1]; title within decorative border printed in red, decorative initials printed in red; a fine copy in original white cloth-backed decorative paper-covered boards, t.e.g., retaining the original printed dust-jacket, with loss at the top and bottom of the spine, along the rear joint, and… Read more about this item

E-174. Very Good. Hardcover. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by C. L. Ricketts, Chicago, IL. 1902. 160 pgs. Tipped in newsclipping photo present to the front pastedown. Signed and inscribed by Clarence Darrow on the FFEP. Bound in 1/2 vellum and decorated paper covered boards with gilt title present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to… Read more about this item

Roycrofters, 1909. Softcover. Good/No jacket. #450/980cc. Faded green suede covers Water stains along spine.

Chicago: C.L. Ricketts, 1902. First edition thus. Hardcover. Good. 8vo, 160 pages, decorated boards & white cloth, untrimmed, edges worn, spine darkened Author's first book and proof of his activity in the Chicago Literary Renaissance. [Hunsberger 44]. These essays present a Chicago view of literary realism. In "Realism in Literature and Art," he rejects 'thesis novels' because… Read more about this item

C. L. Ricketts, Chicago, 1902. 2nd ptg., after 1899 Roycroft ltd. edition.. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo, hardcover, no dj. Vg+ condition. Top edge gilt. Covers slightly soiled, contents clean, no marking or writing. Binding sturdy and tight, no separation at endpaper seams. 160 pp.