Van Vechten, Carl

FIRECRACKERS [Signed]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 246 pages; VG-/VG; Alternating yellow and red band spine with light red and brown lettering; Dustjacket shows fading along spine and a faint crease on the front cover; Boards have light soiling to front cover, minimal edgewear, and more substantial soiling to spine; Textblock has light even age-toning throughout, and author's inscription on ffep: "For Rita Romilly, / with my love - this / intimate chronicle of / contemporary behaviours - / Carl Van Vechten / July 4 - 1925"; CX consignment; Shelved in Room G.

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Special Collections

Price: $350

NOTES

Rita Romilly (Benson) [1900 - 1980] was as an actress and director of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.