Ernest Hemingway, Nick Baute / BIG TWO-HEARTED RIVER LIMITED EDITION SIGNED

Description: BIG TWO-HEARTED RIVER - LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED Author: Hemingway, Ernest (story); Baute, Nick (illustrations) Title: BIG TWO-HEARTED RIVER - LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED Publication: Louisville, KY: Contre Coup Press, 2011 Edition: Limited Edition Description: A handsome fine press production of one of Hemingway's finest Nick Adams stories, inspired by his affinity for nature and need for solace after returning from World War I. One of the more elaborate works by Timothy Hawley's now defunct Contre Coup Press, with a previously unpublished 8pp afterword. Uncommon in commerce, with OCLC showing 7 holdings. One of 24 copies (12 printed on Yale wove paper, 12 printed on Arthur's Prairie laid paper), this being one of the 12 printed on Twinrocker Yale hand-made paper (white wove), signed by the illustrator on the colophon. Quarto (29.5cm); batik paper-covered boards and greyish-brown cloth backstrip, with title label mounted to spine; [vi],33,[9]pp, with title page and three wood engravings by Nick Baute. A Fine copy without dustjacket, as issued. Together with an extra suite of four prints from the wood engravings appearing in the book, printed on white Johannot mouldmade paper (measuring 10" x 6"), each signed in pencil by Baute, and housed in a letterpress printed card portfolio; Fine. Seller ID: 7546 Subject: Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1650 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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