Walter Van Tilburg Clark / THE OX-BOW INCIDENT Signed 1st Edition 1940

Description: Psychological WesternTHE OX-BOW INCIDENTBy Walter Van Tilburg Clark(1940)Signed first edition, first printing of this western-framed exploration of mob mentality and justice, adapted into an Oscar-nominated western-noir film starring Henry Fonda.Near fine in like dust jacket."I wanted to feel the way the others did about this, but you can feel awful guilty about nothing when the men you're with don't trust you." THE OX-BOW INCIDENT was Walter Van Tilburg Clark's first novel, and his greatest success. In it, he crafts what could be called a "psychological western," as internal and external influences on morality and justice collide with misinformation and emotion. "Its form is that of the traditional western," writes historian Frederic I. Carpenter, "but its idea is that of a morality play." The 1943 Hollywood adaptation, starring Henry Fonda, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture; THE BOSTON GLOBE describes its "gripping plot" as "calculated to foster terror."This first edition, with its glowing jacket-flap recommendation of the book and prediction that it "will be read by many people who ordinarily would never dream of taking up a 'Western' story," is an excellent copy, signed in the year of publication.Read more: Frederic I. Carpenter, "The West of Walter Van Tilburg Clark," The Endlish Journal vol. 41 no. 2; The Boston Globe, 18 June 1943. New York: Random House, (1940). 8'' x 5.25''. Original tan buckram binding with blue and gilt lettering to spine. Original unclipped ($2.00) color pictorial dust jacket with Random House bookmark intact on rear flap. Blue topstain. 310 pages. Signed by Clark to front flyleaf, dated "Sept. 25, 1940." Owner's name to front flyleaf. Dust jacket with small abrasion to front panel including a tiny hole, light toning to spine. Binding with some toning to spine. Much nicer than typically seen. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 3520 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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