First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth, title hand written in purple ink in Mary McCarthy’s hand to white label on spine, dust jacket. New York Harcourt Brace, 1957.
A presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the half title: “To Leonard Quinning from Mary McCarthy with thanks”. The spine also titled in the authors hand to a white paper label. The author’s autobiography recalling memories of her traumatic childhood. A near fine copy, light wear to extremities of jacket.
