Happy Valley
New York: Viking Press, 1940. 1st Edition. 8vo. Very Good. Item #15629
A lovely 1st Edition copy of White's scarce 1st novel.
'Happy Valley' won the 1941 Australian Literature Society Gold Medal. White did not allow the novel to be republished in his lifetime and it would not be until the 21st century before another edition appeared.
Original publisher's black cloth, with red title label to spine and front board.
This copy is in excellent condition. Square tight binding. Clean interior, save for previous owner name and date to front end paper. The spine is somewhat sunned, including the title label, making the title, printed in white, difficult to read. There is a linear light discoloration to the rear board. Lacking the rare dust jacket.
Overall and excellent example of White's entry into the literary world.
Price: $275.00