To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account; Inscribed by Saul Bellow in the year of Publication to Journalist Goran Bergstrom
To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account.
Bellow, Saul.
$550.00Item Number: 86448
New York: The Viking Press, 1976.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s account of his journey to Jerusalem. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Mr. Bergstrom, who asks excellent questions Chicago, Nov 1, 76 Saul Bellow.” The recipient was journalist Goran Bergstrom. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Photographs by Albert Margolies.
This extraordinary book is the result of Saul Bellow's sojourn in Israel in 1975. A personal record of his stay-his experiences and impressions-as well as a meditation, it crackles with wit and controversy on America's relationship with this embattled country. Using quick sketches and vignettes, Bellow captures the personal opinions, passions, and dreams of several Israelis, and he also adds to these his own reflections on being Jewish in the 20th century. The varying viewpoints of those he encounters and interviews offer a revealing look at the history and challenges of Israel, and Bellow's passionate storytelling draws listeners in to share in his experience.
Other Books by this Author
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First Edition of More Die of Heartbreak; Inscribed by Saul Bellow To Fellow Writer Sidney Hyman
Bellow, Saul.
More Die of Heartbreak.
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1987.
First edition of the author’s tenth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author to fellow writer Sidney Hyman and his wife, “For Sidney and Fredda from an old friend Saul Bellow.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Hyman, a fellow Chicagoan is best know for his work, “The American President.”
Price: $500.00
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"Unexpected intrusions of beauty. This is what life is": First Edition of Herzog; Warmly Inscribed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Herzog.
New York: The Viking Press, 1964.
First edition of the author’s second of three National Book Award winning novels, which was and remains an unprecedented literary accomplishment. Octavo, original blue cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Connie Houghton with thanks for many favors Saul Bellow.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Mel Williamson. A warm inscription.
Price: $1,850.00
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First Appearance of The Nobel Prize Winning-Author Saul Bellow's first Novel The Dangling Man; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Partisan Review. Volume X, No. 5. September-October, 1943.
New York: Partisan Review, 1943.
Octavo, original Wrappers. Signed by Saul Bellow on the front panel. In near fine condition. Contains the Notes of a Dangling Man, an 18 page excerpt, with some revisions to create a cohesive story, from Saul Bellow’s soon to be published first novel, Dangling Man, which was later published by Vanguard in 1944.
Price: $425.00
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First Edition of Henderson the Rain King; Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Henderson the Rain King.
New York: The Viking Press, 1959.
First edition of the author’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on a contemporary Kroch’s & Brentano’s bookplate to the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good first issue dust jacket that shows some light toning.
Price: $450.00
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Signed by Nobel Prize-Winning Author Saul Bellow and Editor James Wood
Bellow, Saul.
Bellow: Novels 1944-1953: Dangling Man, The Victim, The Adventures of Augie March.
New York: The Library of America, 2003.
First edition of the Library of America release of the author’s first three novels. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Signed by both Saul Bellow and James Wood on the title page. James Wood served as editor. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Rare signed as the author was aged at this point and did not attend booksignings for the release of this edition.
Price: $850.00
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First Edition of It All Adds Up; Inscribed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
It All Adds Up: From the Dim Past to the Uncertain Future.
New York: Viking Press, 1994.
First edition. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by Saul Bellow on the title page.
Price: $275.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's The Adventures of Augie March
Bellow, Saul.
The Adventures of Augie March.
New York: The Viking Press, 1953.
First edition of Bellow’s first National Book Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, salmon topstain. Fine in a near fine price-clipped first-issue dust jacket with the John Steinbeck ad on the rear flap and no reviews. Jacket design by Robert Hallock.
Price: $375.00
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First Edition of The Penguin Edition of Bellow's Herzog; Signed by Philip Roth
Bellow, Saul; Introduction by Philip Roth.
Herzog.
New York: Penguin Books, 2003.
First edition of the Penguin edition of Bellow’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Introduction by Philip Roth. Signed by Philip Roth at his contribution.
Price: $150.00
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"I Am An American, Chicago Born – Chicago, That Somber City – And Go At Things As I Have Taught Myself, Free-Style, And Will Make The Record In My Own Way": First Edition of The Adventures of Augie March; Inscribed and dated by Saul Bellow in 1954
Bellow, Saul.
The Adventures of Augie March.
New York: The Viking Press, 1953.
First edition of Bellow’s first National Book Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, salmon topstain. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Raymita Chaffee with best wishes Saul Bellow Breadloaf VT, 1954.” The recipient was a student of Bellow’s at Breadloaf. Fine in a near fine first-issue dust jacket with a closed tear to the crown and a light brown spot to the top right side of the front panel. Jacket design by Robert Hallock. Contemporary inscriptions in this title are uncommon.
Price: $4,500.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's Herzog; Inscribed by Him to his Editor
Bellow, Saul.
Herzog.
New York : The Viking Press, 1964.
First edition of the author’s second of three National Book Award winning novels, which was and remains an unprecedented literary accomplishment. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to his editor on the front free endpaper, “For Aaron and Linda, affectionately, Saul.” The recipient was Bellow’s editor Aaron Asher and his wife Linda. Asher also edited Philip Roth, Arthur Miller and many others. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning to the spine. Jacket design by Mel Williamson. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A significant association.
Price: $4,500.00
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"It seems, after all that there are no nonpeculiar people": First Edition of the the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Novel; Inscribed by Saul Bellow to Poet R.P. Dickey
Bellow, Saul.
Humboldt’s Gift.
New York: Viking, 1975.
First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Saul Bellow to the poet R.P. Dickey. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with the lightest of shelfwear.
Price: $975.00
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Photograph of Saul Bellow by Famed Photographer Art Shay; Signed by Bellow and Shay
Bellow, Saul; Art Shay.
Saul Bellow Signed Photograph.
Black and white silver gelatin print of novelist and Nobel Prize-winning author Saul Bellow. The photograph measures 11 inches by 14 inches. Signed by Saul Bellow on the photograph. The photograph was taken by renowned photographer Art Shay in October 1976, the same day the author heard that he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. Shay is a former Time-Life staff reporter who became a full-time photojournalist in the early fifties. More than 25,000 of his photographs have since appeared in numerous publications, including Life, Time, the New York Times, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated. His work has been much exhibited, critically acclaimed, and collected. He has won some twenty Art Director awards for distinguished photography, as well as commendation for Life magazine’s “Picture of the Year” in 1959. Signed and stamped by Shay on the verso. In fine condition. Matted and framed.
Price: $1,500.00
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Bellow, Saul.
Him With His Foot In His Mouth and Other Stories.
New York: Harper & Row, 1984.
Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Octavo, original yellow wrappers. Inscribed by the author to friend and fellow high school classmate, “For Abel Savitsky for old times sake (Tuley gym!) Saul.” In good condition.
Price: $850.00
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"Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone": First Edition of Ravelstein; Inscribed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Ravelstein.
New York: Viking Press, 2000.
First edition. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Tina Gotte Saul Bellow.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $375.00
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First Edition of Mr. Sammler's Planet; Inscribed by Saul Bellow To his Editor
Bellow, Saul.
Mr. Sammler’s Planet.
New York: The Viking Press, 1970.
First edition of the author’s third and final National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to his editor, Aaron Asher and his wife, preceding the publication, “To Linda and Aaron X-mas greetings from Saul December 24, 1969.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mel Williamsom. An exceptional association.
Price: $1,500.00
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“You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write": Saul Bellow's retained copies of the original contracts with Viking Press for his novels Henderson the Rain King, Herzog, and Mosby's Memoirs
Bellow, Saul.
Saul Bellow Signed Novel Contracts.
New York: Viking Press, 1956-1968.
Saul Bellow’s retained copies of the original contracts with Viking Press for his novels Henderson the Rain King, Herzog, and short story collection Mosby’s Memoirs. Each contract is four pages, signed at the conclusion by Bellow. The first contract dated April 4, 1956 obligates Bellow to “three untitled novels in 1956, 1957, and 1958” to which Bellow has added a note indicating that one of these will be Henderson the Rain King. The second, dated August 27, 1964 confirms Bellow’s delivery of the finished work Herzog. The third, dated January 22, 1968 confirms Bellow’s delivery of “a volume of short stories entitled Stories consisting of approximately 60,000 words” to which bellow has added “Mosby’s Memoirs” in his hand. In fine condition. Rare and desirable.
Price: $1,800.00
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"Unexpected Intrusions Of Beauty. This Is What Life Is": First Edition Of The Author’s Masterpiece; Inscribed To Fellow Professor And Founder Of The University Of Chicago’s Committee On Social Thought
Bellow, Saul.
Herzog.
New York: The Viking Press, 1964.
First edition of the author’s second of three National Book Award winning novels, which was and remains an unprecedented literary accomplishment. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to John Nef and his wife, “To John Nef and Mrs. Nef with very good wishes Saul Bellow.” The recipient, John Nef was a economic historian and founder of The University of Chicago’s Committee on Social Thought, where Bellow was a faculty member for over 30 years. Fine in a bright fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mel Williamson. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An outstanding association.
Price: $4,000.00
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First British Edition of Saul Bellow's Second Novel; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
The Victim.
London: John Lehmann, 1948.
First English Edition of the author’s second book. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author. Scattered foxing to the page edges, near fine in a near fine bright dust jacket.
Price: $650.00
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First Edition of A Theft; Inscribed by Nobel Laureate Saul Bellow to Close Friends Richard Stern and Alane Rollings
Bellow, Saul.
A Theft.
New York: Penguin Press, 1989.
First edition. Octavo, Illustrated wrappers as issued. Inscribed by the author to close friends and fellow authors Richard Stern and Alane Rollings "For Alane and Richard with special affection from Saul." In very good condition with some light dampstaining to the bottom text.
Price: $300.00
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"I Am An American, Chicago Born – Chicago, That Somber City – And Go At Things As I Have Taught Myself, Free-Style, And Will Make The Record In My Own Way" First Edition Of The 50th Anniversary of The Adventures of Augie March; Signed By Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
The Adventures of Augie March.
New York: Viking, 2003.
First edition of the release of the 50th Anniversary of Bellow’s third and breakthrough book resulting in his first of three unprecedented National Book Awards. Inscribed by Bellow “For ________ with good wishes, Saul Bellow.” Rather uncommon signed as Bellow was advanced in years at the publication of this anniversary edition and did not engage in book signings. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $975.00
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“Some men seem to know exactly where their opportunities lie; they break prisons and cross whole Siberias to pursue them. One room holds me": First Edition of the Saul Bellow’s First Book Dangling Man; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Dangling Man.
New York: Vanguard, 1944.
First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original beige cloth. Warmly inscribed by Saul Bellow on the title page, “For Matthew and Adrienne greetings and blessings (on your wedding) Saul Bellow.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light rubbing to the crown and foot of the spine.
Price: $2,800.00
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First Edition of the Saul Bellow’s First Book Dangling Man; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Dangling Man.
New York: Vanguard, 1944.
First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original beige cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket that shows some chipping to the crown and foot of the spine. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page.
Price: $2,500.00
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First Edition of It All Adds Up; Signed by Nobel Prize-Winning Author Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
It All Adds Up: From the Dim Past to the Uncertain Future.
New York: The Viking Press, 1994.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s collection of nonfiction. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $250.00
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First Edition of The Victim; Signed Twice by Nobel Prize-Winning Author Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
The Victim.
New York: The Vanguard Press, 1947.
First edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed twice by the author. Signed “good wishes Saul Bellow” on the title page and again on a notecard on the front free endpaper. Light rubbing, near fine in the original dust jacket with a few small chips to the spine.
Price: $950.00
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"Bringing people into the here-and-now. The real universe. That's the present moment. The past is no good to us. The future is full of anxiety. Only the present is real--the here-and-now. Seize the day": First Edition of Bellow's Seize the Day; Inscribed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Seize the Day.
New York: The Viking Press, 1956.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For the Gabels with best wishes from an old exile to Evanston Saul Bellow.” The recipients were close friends of Bellow’s while he was a student at Northwestern University, where he graduated with honors and earned bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and sociology. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some wear and tear. Jacket design by Bill English. Presentation copies of Seize the Day are uncommon.
Price: $1,500.00
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Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Summations: The Bennington Chapbooks in Literature.
Bennington College, 1987.
First Edition. Signed by Bellow. A lecture delivered at Bennington College in 1987 in an edition of 1,000. Thin Octavo. Signed by the author in facsimile in the back of the title, although not called for this copy is signed by the author in his own hand on the title page.
Price: $200.00
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First Edition of The Adventures of Augie March; Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
The Adventures of Augie March.
New York: The Viking Press, 1953.
First edition of Bellow’s first National Book Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, salmon topstain. Signed by Saul Bellow on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good first issue dust jacket with the John Steinbeck ad on the rear flap and no reviews. Jacket design by Robert Hallock.
Price: $1,800.00
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"I could never have done it without your patient help Saul": First Edition of Humboldt’s Gift; Inscribed by Saul Bellow to his Secretary
Bellow, Saul.
Humboldt’s Gift.
New York: The Viking Press, 1975.
First edition. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with just a touch of wear. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Karyl, with love I could never have done it without your patient help Saul." The recipient, Karyl Kylie typed the manuscript of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Price: $3,500.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's Him With His Foot In His Mouth; Inscribed by Him in the Year of Publication
Bellow, Saul.
Him With His Foot In His Mouth and Other Stories.
New York: Harper & Row, 1984.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.
Price: $400.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's Mosby's Memoirs and other Stories; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Mosby’s Memoirs and other Stories.
New York: Viking Press, 1968.
First edition of the author’s first collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a near fine jacket that shows very light rubbing to the black dust jacket.
Price: $425.00
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“I am a true adorer of life, and if I can't reach as high as the face of it, I plant my kiss somewhere lower down": First Edition of Henderson the Rain King; Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Henderson the Rain King.
New York: Viking Press, 1959.
First edition of the author’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Small review pasted to the front free endpaper, near fine in a very good first issue dust jacket that shows light rubbing.
Price: $850.00
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“We are funny creatures. We don't see the stars as they are, so why do we love them? They are not small gold objects, but endless fire": First Edition of Henderson the Rain King; Inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning author Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Henderson the Rain King.
New York: The Viking Press, 1959.
First edition of Bellow’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few closed tears.
Price: $1,200.00
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First English Edition of the Nobel Prize-Winning Author’s First Book; Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Dangling Man.
London: John Lehmann, 1946.
First British edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with the lightest of wear. Jacket design by Robert Medley.
Price: $850.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's The Dean's December; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
The Dean’s December.
New York: Harper & Row, 1982.
First edition. Octavo, original green cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $150.00
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Bellow, Saul.
The Dean’s December.
New York: Harper & Row, 1982.
Uncorrected Proof of the first edition. Octavo. Fine in light green wrappers as issued. Signed by the author.
Price: $650.00
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First Edition of Henderson the Rain King; Inscribed by Saul Bellow to Fellow Writer Christopher Hitchens
Bellow, Saul.
Henderson the Rain King.
New York: The Viking Press, 1959.
First edition of Bellow’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow writer Christopher Hitchens, “For Christopher with good wishes Saul Bellow.” Hitchens wrote, “When I think of Bellow, I think not just of a man whose genius for the vernacular could seem to restate Athenian philosophy as if run through a Damon Runyon synthesizer, but of the author who came up with such graphic expressions for vulgarity and thuggery and stupidity—the debased currency of those too brutalized to have retained the capacity for wonder” (Christopher Hitchens). Hitchens signature on the front free endpaper, near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A remarkable association.
Price: $7,800.00
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"Being right was largely a matter of explanations": First Edition of Mr. Sammler’s Planet; Signed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Mr. Sammler’s Planet.
New York: The Viking Press, 1970.
First edition of the author’s third and final National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Review copy, with the slip laid in, fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mel Williamsom.
Price: $750.00
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"Being right was largely a matter of explanations": First Edition of Mr. Sammler’s Planet; Warmly Inscribed by Saul Bellow
Bellow, Saul.
Mr. Sammler’s Planet.
New York: The Viking Press, 1970.
First edition of the author’s third National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Alderman and Lois Stone from an old Tulyite Saul Bellow March 16′ 87.” The recipient was Bernard and Lois Stone, the former a politician from the city of Chicago. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the spine. Jacket design by Mel Williamsom.
Price: $700.00
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Bellow, Saul.
L’Homme De Buridan [Dangling Man]
Paris Libraire Plon, 1954.
First French edition of the author’s first book. Octavo. Fine in light beige wrappers as issued. Signed by the author.
Price: $500.00
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“Some men seem to know exactly where their opportunities lie; they break prisons and cross whole Siberias to pursue them. One room holds me": First Edition of the Saul Bellow’s First Book Dangling Man; Signed by Him
Bellow, Saul.
Dangling Man.
New York: Vanguard, 1944.
First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original beige cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket that shows some wear and toning to the spine.
Price: $2,000.00
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First Edition of Saul Bellow's The Victim
Bellow, Saul.
The Victim.
New York: The Vanguard Press, 1947.
First edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, original black cloth. An excellent example in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $300.00
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