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New York: Random House, 1948. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Full-Leather. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition, First Printing. The novel from the singular, talented, and southern-born, highly acclaimed writer. Burnt orange, full-leather, blind stamped boards. Gilt title on hubbed spine. Marbled end-papers. Top edge gilt. Bound by the late master bookbinder James Tapley. 231 pages. A unique and beautifully-bound copy of the author's First Book.

Truman Capote's debut novel about a young boy's journey to his father's mansion in the Deep South, exploring themes of sexuality and identity.