Description: Serenade (Limited Edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his wife Florence Macbeth) Author: James M. Cain Title: Serenade (Limited Edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his wife Florence Macbeth) Publication: Various cities: Albatross, 1939 Edition: First Edition Description: Limited Edition, published simultaneously with the First Edition, one of twelve unnumbered copies bound in quarter leather, with raised bands and gilt titles on the spine. INSCRIBED on the front endpaper by the author to his fourth and final wife, Florence Macbeth, underneath a small drawing of a four-leaf clover: "To Florence / A kiss, a serenade, and a hope, all in one picture / Jamie / Los Angeles, Calif / June 14, 1947." Cain's bleakest noir, and his final masterpiece, the tale of an opera tenor who runs to Mexico to flee from professional disgrace, meets a girl there, and then attempts a triumphant return to Hollywood with her as his semi-legal bride. But the glory of his return is brutally stonewalled by the reality of his poor decisions and the pitiless backlash of fame. Very Good plus in a Good example of the publisher's vellum jacket. Boards slightly warped. Jacket has loss along the spine. Housed in a Good, moderately rubbed slipcase. Seller ID: 159679 Subject: Limited Editions, Mystery and Crime Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 4500 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-29T07:26:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: James M. Cain
Publisher: Albatross
Year Printed: 1939
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
