Babbitt by Lewis, Sinclair - 1922

New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The author's classic satire of middle-class American life. Front free endpaper has a faded inscription noting the copy as a birthday gift in 1923, and the title page has what appears to be a 2" x 1/2" newspaper clipping stating, "Sinclair Lewis has one advantage. No one will ever bind him in limp leather." Outline of said clipping has transferred to facing page. Otherwise there is no other writing or marks. Pages are only slightly browned, especially the rear free endpaper. The first few pages are also a bit loose in the binding. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true, and the corners are square. There is no dust jacket, but the boards remain in near perfect condition with the title and author still bright and clear on the blue background. Spine may show some slight browning, and the edges and corners appear only slightly bumped. Overall, this is a very clean, crisp copy that will make a lovely addition to any literary collection! This collectible, near fine, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar cover. Satisfaction guaranteed!