first edition
1956 · New York
by Capote, Truman
New York: Random House, 1956. First printing. Very good plus overall.. First trade edition of the first volume in Truman Capote's two semi-autobiographical Christmas stories, nostalgic tales of rural family holidays spent in the company of his older cousin. 9.25'' x 6''. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine and gilt rule on front and back covers. In original red slipcase with black-and-white photographic overlay. 45, [3] pages. Minor soil to slipcase and book; very faint toning to book spine. Sound.
(Inventory #: 51486)