Storm Girl Joseph C Lincoln SIGNED 1937 1st Edition 1st Printing DJ Cape Cod For Sale

STORM GIRL by Joseph C. Lincoln — SIGNED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTINGPublished by D. Appleton-Century Company, New York and London, 1937. Hardcover in the original illustrated dust jacket.This copy is personally inscribed and signed by Joseph C. Lincoln on the front free endpaper and dated August 11, 1937. The inscription is addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. Venter” , please examine the close-up photographs for the exact wording.The “(1)” printed at the conclusion of the text on page 278 confirms that this is the first edition, first printing.Joseph C. Lincoln was a noted American author best known for his novels and stories portraying Cape Cod and its residents. Storm Girl follows Emily Blanchard, whose important life events appear mysteriously connected with storms.Condition:The blue cloth hardcover is in very good vintage condition, with light exterior wear. The binding remains firm and the pages show normal age toning. An earlier owner’s address label is affixed to the half-title page.The original dust jacket is in poor-to-fair condition. It has substantial edge wear, tears, creasing, chipping and missing portions, particularly at the spine ends, corners and lower edges. The original $2.00 price remains on the front flap (unclipped)The signature has not been professionally authenticated, so a COA is not included. All photographs show the actual book and form an important part of the condition description.The book will be carefully packaged and securely wrapped for shipping.