Books

Robert O. Ballou, 1935. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Robert O. Ballou [1935], New York, 1935. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine in a very good dust jacket. 8vo. The second printing of the first edition of this classic novel of Jewish immigrant life in America was issued but one month after the first. Comes with a bookplate signed by the author, laid-in. A viable alternative to the rare (and expensive) first printing. First edition, second printing, of the author's first book.

Call It Sleep is a novel by Henry Roth that tells the story of a young Jewish boy growing up in the immigrant slums of New York City during the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging.