Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Limited edition of 775 copies (this being No. 684). NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover with slipcase, 8 x 10.25, 92 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG-. Black cloth-covered spine and beautiful purple and tan handmade paper-covered boards. Minor expected wear to deckled edges; a few interior hinges cracked (binding still feels strong); and minor offsetting from illustrations. Dust jacket has some chips/tears and creases along spine-edges; darkened and scuffed spine; light soiling; and trimmed corners. In G original slipcase missing upper edge, with chips, splitting edges, and overall wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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