The Disenchanted -- inscribed in 1950 to Bernice Baumgartner
New York: Random House, 1950. First printing. Hardcover. 8vo, cloth, fair copy with rain splattering to cloth causing much mottling to boards, no jacket. Inscribed to Bernice Baumgartner, a well established literary agent and the spouse of James Gould Cozzens: 'Dear Bernice, Just before the reviewers move in and thoughtlessly take over, I must tell you how much I have appreciated your always being there with friendship and good, tough, comforting counsel. With enduring affection, Budd. Oct. 28, 1950." From the collection of Matt Bruccoli, who was good friends with Cozzens and must have gotten it from him at some point, with Matt's small book tag and another sticker with his handwriting (76) unknown significance. Item #H9319
Price: $200.00