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Franklin Library leather edition of Willa Cather's "The Troll Garden" and "Obscure Destinies," a Limited edition, one of the COLLECTED STORIES OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST WRITERS series, illustrated by Jim Campbell, published in 1981. Bound in burgundy leather, the book has matching moire silk end leaves, hubbed spine, acid-free paper, satin book marker, gold gilt on three edges---in near FINE condition. Willa Cather, who lived from 1873-1947, was born in Virginia but moved to Nebraska when she was nine years old. Cather graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and lived in Pittsburgh for nine years where she taught high school English. At age 33, she moved to New York City where she lived with her domestic partner, Edith Lewis, until her death thirty-nine years later. Stories include: "Flavia and her Artists," "The Sculptor's Funeral," "The Garden Lodge," "A Death in the Desert," "The Marriage of Phaedra," "A Wagner Matinee," "Paul's Case," "Neighbor Rosicky," "Old Mrs. Harris," and "Two Friends." 273 pages. I offer combined shipping.
JunaidKirkire
This stunning Franklin Library edition of Willa Cather’s work is a treasure for any collector. The rich burgundy leather, gold gilt edges, and silk end leaves make it feel luxurious, while Jim Campbell’s illustrations bring her Nebraska farm stories to life. The craftsmanship—acid-free pages, hubbed spine, and satin bookmark—ensures it’ll last for generations. Cather’s writing, rooted in the American heartland, shines even brighter in this beautifully preserved limited edition. A must-have for literature lovers!