STILL SMALL VOICE: THE BIOGRAPHY OF ZONA GALE. New York, London: D. Appleton-Century Company Incorporated, 1940. Octavo, pp. [1-12] 1-319 [320: blank], ten illustrations from photographs on eight inserted plates, original black cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition. First printing with "(1)" at bottom of text on page 319. Zona Gale (1874-1938) was a Wisconsin native and a significant voice of realism and regionalism, linked in her day with Theodore Dreiser and Upton Sinclair. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her adaptation of her novel MISS LULU BETT for the stage. In addition to Derleth's account of her life and achievements, this book includes Zona Gale's unfinished autobiography, pp. 272-305. Wilson 628. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket priced $3.00 on the front flap with a hint of tanning to the spine panel and mild dust soiling. A lovely copy. (#175088).
Price: $250.00
First printing has "(1)" at bottom of text on page 319.