THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS

signed first edition

1985 · New York

by Allende, Isabel
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. First printing. Very good plus.. Inscribed uncorrected proofs for the first US edition of Allende's debut novel, a multigenerational saga and classic of magic realism. In a later interview, Allende recalled the circumstances of her first novel's composition: "I started my first novel, 'The House of the Spirits,' on January 8, 1991 because I was living in exile in Venezuela and my grandfather was dying in Chile. And I could not return to be with him, so I started a letter for him that turned into 'The House of the Spirits,' [...] a very successful book." 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original printed grey wrappers. 353, [1] pages. Inscribed by Allende, with the author's drawing of a flower, on half-title page. "Press copy" in pen above inscription. "PC" in black marker to front cover, light edgewear and soil, spine lightly sunned. (Inventory #: 53243)
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