New York: The Literary Guild, 1933. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Stated First Edition, but copyright held by Harcourt, Brace, thus, a First Edition Thus exemplar. Photograph of the subject, I mean, object of this autobiography, I mean, fictitious biography by Alice B. Toklas, I mean, Gertrude Stein, by Man Ray, at frontis, in black-and-white. Fifteen additional black-and-white photographs augment this fine exemplar. The final plate is a facsimile of the first page of the original manuscript, "Chapter 1, 'Before I came to Paris: I was born in San Francisco, California . . . '." Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if lightly toned interior, minimal rubbing to, soiling of extremities. Page edges lightly sunned, silver lettering to front cover and spine lightly rubbed. The book was written in October and November of 1932, says Gertrude Stein in her memoirs, and lavishes due praise of and insight about and her life partner. vii [1], 2-310 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 357242
Title: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
Author: Toklas, Alice B. [Gertrude Stein]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: The Literary Guild
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1933
Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Alice B. Toklas Gertrude Stein Paris Bohemian France exile

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