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  "The light of Greece opened my eyes, penetrated my pores, expanded my whole being": Rare First Edition of Henry Miller's The Colossus of Maroussi; Warmly Inscribed by Him in the year of publication

  MILLER, Henry.

  The Colossus of Maroussi.

  New York : Colt Press, 1941.

  True first edition of the author's landmark travel book and frequently cited as one of his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "To Tania and Jimmy, from their good friend, Henry Miller, N.Y., 12/3/41." The recipients were James and Tania Stern, close friends of the author. Very good in the rare original dust jacket, which is in  very good condition with some rubbing and wear.

  Price: $2,000.00     Item Number: 127544

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  First edition of Henry Miller's Journey Into an Antique Land; inscribed by him to his second wife and muse June Mansfield

  MILLER, Henry.

  Journey Into an Antique Land.

  Big Sur: Ben Ben Press, 1970.

  First edition of Miller's short illustrated work on a visit to St. Remy in the South of France. 12mo, original wrappers as issued, illustrated. One of only 2000 copies. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the front panel to his second wife, June Mansfield, "For June, All the best! Henry 1/16/67." In fine condition. Miller's second wife, June, convinced him to commit to writing full time and became the inspirations for most of his best known works including Tropic of Cancer. After they divorced in 1934, they remained close friends and Miller continued to send his new works to her for many decades to come. With the original transmittal envelope addressed to Mrs. June E. Corbett in Miller's hand. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A significant association, most rare and desirable.

  Price: $1,800.00     Item Number: 95358

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