Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First printing of the Harr Wagner Publishing Company (originally published by Harper & Brothers in 1911) in Very Good+ condition, lightly dulled spine with overall rubbing. Puncture mark to one page, else near fine.

Dreiser's story of Jennie Gerhardt, daughter of a German glasblower in the late 19th century who starts work as a cleaning-lady in a hotel in Columbus and attracts the eye of Senator Brander.

Basis for the 1933 movie starring Sylvia Sidney; B & W Illustrations; 8vo.

Price: $50.00