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Estimate: $ 350 - $ 500
DREISER, THEODORE. The "Genius." 8vo, original red cloth with gold cover band, unevenly browned, spine darkened with tips rubbed; hinges cracked; cloth chemise and 1/4 gilt-lettered morocco slipcase, some wear. New York: John Lane Company, (1915)
first edition. with an autograph letter signed by dreiser to Leah Middlebrook planning a visit in New York City and closing with, "I didn't think you'd write, you know. And talking with you will be interesting." 1 page, 4to, folded. 16 November 1928, on personal stationery. Original envelope mounted to front endpaper along flap; letter tipped to envelope.
