Lot 595: Cormac McCarthy, The Orchard Keeper, Signed 1st Edition

Author Signed, THE ORCHARD KEEPER, Cormac McCarthy, Random House, New York, 1965. First Edition, with stated “First Printing” on copyright page; inscribed and signed on the front free endpaper “To Mr & Mrs Susano / Cormac McCarthy”. 8vo, in publisher’s green and red boards with gilt stamping, with dust jacket in protective archival cover. McCarthy’s first book, with only 4,000 printed in the first run. 8 1/2″ L x 5 3/4″ W.

CONDITION: Book in Good condition, corners bumped; pen mark front board toning to ffep; two period newspaper articles taped in rear with associated toning; top edge toned and foxed; Jacket with sharp corners, price clipped with front panel date of 5/65 intact; lightly toned spine, 1/16 in. chip to top; creased front flap.