Book #21408

The Marble Man's Wife: Thomas Wolfe's Mother - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Hayden Norwood
Book #21408 The Marble Man's Wife: Thomas Wolfe's Mother - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Hayden Norwood.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947.

First edition/first printing in Very Good+, little sunned condition, in Good+, price clipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

This is a novel about the life of Thomas Wolfe's mother, who was a remarkable woman in her own right. Norwood Hayden tells the story of the passionate love between Wolfe's mother and her husband, as well as the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Through her story, Hayden provides a unique perspective on one of America's most famous authors.; 8vo; FSA.

Price: $50.00