Description: Single limited edition of 150 copies; this is #119 and signed by Wendell Berry. Illustrated with 9 wood engravings by John DePol from photographs of Wendell Berry's farm in Port Royal, Kentucky. Hand-set in spectrum type by Juanita Bishop and printed by Barnard Taylor on Rives Lightweight mould-made paper. Green cloth spine with paper label. Paper-covered boards, flower pattern designed by DePol and hand-bound by Don and Pam Rash. Contains the title essay and two sections of poetry selected by the author. (Freedman: Wendell Berry: A Bibliography, A70a.) Not to be confused with the later trade edition done by North Point Press in 1989. Condition is Fine, essentially As New. Issued without a dust jacket. This copy protected in a clear mylar wrap. Arguably the most beautiful of all Wendell Berry's books. Rarely appears and is quickly snapped up. Please review photos fully, and feel free to ask questions or request more photos. Because this is such a rare item, shipping is free Priority Mail with tracking and insurance. That's right: all at no extra charge. This is from a forty-year collection being slowly redistributed back into the market. See my other listings for collectible and unique books and ephemera. THE FINE PRINT I am a long-time eBay member with perfect feedback, well-versed in books. I always assume good intentions in others; however, I am compelled to state a few conditions regarding transactions. Please send payment according to eBay policy. You will receive automated updates from eBay at each step of the transaction. Returns are accepted only if the item is not as described, and item is returned in the same condition as when it was shipped. Any other concerns, just talk to me. I am a reasonable person. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I cannot guarantee international shipping is available to your country unless arrangements are made before auction ends. Inquire for details and we'll see if it can be worked out. Thanks for reading, and good luck bidding!
Price: 449 USD
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Signed By: Wendell Berry
Book Title: Traveling at Home
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Press of Appletree Alley
Edition: First Edition, Limited Edition
Publication Year: 1988
Type: Essays & Poetry
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 20th Century
Cultural Region: American Literature
Author: Wendell Berry
Features: Fine Press, Signed, Illustrated, Numbered
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 56
