signed first edition
1953 · New York
by Highsmith, Patricia [writing as] Claire Morgan
New York: Bantam Books, 1953. First Softcover Edition. Very Good+. First paperback edition. Signed by Patricia Highsmith as her pseudonym Claire Morgan and initialed PH by her on the title page; additionally signed by "Marijane Meaker, author of Highsmith." 249pp. Bound in publisher's pictorial wrappers. Very Good+ with wear and light soiling to wraps, contents toned. A scarce lesbian romance that depicts its characters in a favorable light. This book was written under a pseudonym by Patricia Highsmith, author of Strangers on a Train and the Ripley novels. This work was the basis for the award winning 2015 film Carol. Signed copies are scarce.
(Inventory #: 140946722)