True Grit
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1968.
First edition, first printing. Signed by Charles Portis on front free endpaper and inscribed "Feb 16 1996 / Little Rock." 215 pp. Bound in publisher's blue-gray cloth with red and gilt stamping to spine, yellow topstain, mustard yellow endpapers. Near Fine with light wear and fading to extremities, and tape residue to title page. Small COA sticker to front free endpaper verso. In a Near Fine unclipped ($4.95) dust jacket with light soiling and shelfwear, 1/4 inch tear to rear flap fold, and very light toning to spine panel and extremities. A beautiful first edition of the popular Western that inspired two movies, with a rare signature from its famously elusive author. Item #140947924
Price: $4,800