The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Stein, Gertrude - 1933

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1933. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Written by Stein, "largely to amuse herself,'' this work offers an intimate portrait of her life with a certain detachment, framing it as the story of Alice B. Toklas, her secretary, companion, friend, & lover of 25 years, focusing on their days in Paris in the early 20th century up through & following WWI. In 310 pages with illustrations & vintage photos throughout. A true FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1933, this hardcover has silver-blue cloth-covered boards with silver lettering to front & spine. Condition is VG: very clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning to edges. Book review & picture of stein pasted to front endpapers & loose newspaper clippings tucked in, along with a 3-page typed copy of an extract of Stein's "Portrait of Mabel Dodge at the Villa Curonia." Exterior shows light soil & rubbing to extremities, with cloth fraying at some corners & both ends of spine. NO writing or underlining or highlighting; not ex-lib. NO DJ. Please see our photos--they show the EXACT book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship next business day.