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1st Edition/1st Printing Thus. -As New- 2006 'Special Deluxe Gift Edition' in beautiful black cloth slipcase, with ribbon marker. Dustjacket is reproduction of original 1st issue DJ with Lee's photo on rear; mylar protected. SIGNED by HARPER LEE on a bookplate attached to dedication page (signature only-comes with copy of return envelope postmarked in 1990 from Alabama). Includes several signed items from cast of famous 1962 movie version of novel: Attached to front end page is a bookplate SIGNED by BROCK PETERS (played 'Tom Robinson'); and card SIGNED and inscribed by ALICE GHOSTLEY (playe 'Aunt Stephanie Crawford'). Liad-in (not attached) is a B&W photo SIGNED by GREGORY PECK (played 'Atticus Finch'); a photo-sheet of movie poster SIGNED by ROSEMARY MURPHY (played 'Maudie Atkinson'); a handwritten note SIGNED by author HORTON FOOTE (wrote the screenplay); is a B&W Photo SIGNED by MARY BADHAM (played 'Scout'); another photo-sheet card SIGNED and inscribed by ROBERT MULLIGAN (the film's Director); a card SIGNED by KIM HAMILTON (played 'Helen Robinson'); a photo-card SIGNED by COLIN WILCOX (played 'Ayella Violet Ewell'; and a bookplate SIGNED by HENRY BUMSTEAD (the films art director). Also comes with an unsigned copy Fine/Fine 1st Edition/1st Printing of Lee's "GO SET THE WATCHMAN" with original New York Times review. . Also laid-in is original New York Times obituary for Ms. Lee. Pulitzer Prize winner. Very nice special book for the Harper Lee--Mockingbird fan or collector-- or makes a nice gift. NOTE: DOMESTIC ORDER ONLY FOR THIS ITEM. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is a coming-of-age novel set in the racially segregated Southern United States during the 1930s. Narrated by Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, it follows her childhood experiences in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, where her father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Scout, along with her brother Jem and their friend Dill, becomes engrossed in the trial and witnesses the deep-seated racism and prejudice prevalent in their community. Despite Atticus' compelling defense and evidence proving Tom's innocence, the deeply ingrained racial bias leads to Tom's unjust conviction. Throughout the novel, Lee weaves a tapestry of themes such as racial injustice, moral growth, empathy, and the loss of innocence. Atticus serves as a moral compass, imparting valuable lessons about courage, integrity, and standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The children also encounter the reclusive Boo Radley, a neighbor shrouded in mystery and superstition. Through their curiosity and empathy, they come to realize Boo's humanity, challenging the prejudices and preconceived notions within their society. Lee's eloquent narrative captures the complexities of human nature and societal norms, examining how prejudice and ignorance can breed injustice. The novel poignantly illustrates the harsh realities of racism while advocating for empathy and understanding. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a timeless masterpiece, celebrated for its poignant portrayal of moral courage, the loss of innocence, and the resilience of the human spirit. It remains a powerful indictment of social inequality and a testament to the enduring importance of compassion and empathy in confronting prejudice and injustice.