[Signed] [First Edition] His Mistress's Voice (Bucknell...

Quarto, 58pp. First separate edition of this short story, which first appeared in the Partisan Review in 1986. A crisp, clean copy, very near fine, with a tiny smudge at the top edge, and the spine just a tinge cocked and faded. In the publisher's slipcase, fine. This is number 58 of 195 limited copies SIGNED by Roth on the limitation page. A very nicely produced edition. This copy with a typed letter from publisher Barnard Taylor to an old friend. The letter, of 35 lines, discusses in significant detail the origins of this book. Taylor notes that the woman in the story is based on Roth's first wife. He adds: "She had problems, of course, but Roth can be difficult to live with as see his divorce from Claire Bloom! Who would leave Claire for God's Sake!!! (emphasis original)" He goes on to discuss the finances of the press, which has a large gross income and a miniscule profit; very typical for high-quality fine press publishing. A handsome copy of this volume, with a meaningful letter from the publisher, which sheds light on publication.

Estimation:€757.94

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