Letters to Mary

This first edition hardcover of "Letters to Mary" shows typical library wear, including stamps and a discard mark from the Fort Collins Public Library. The cover and spine are intact but display signs of use, such as edge wear and some scuffing. No dust jacket is present. The binding remains strong, ensuring the book's durability for future handling and reading.

"Letters to Mary" by Catherine Hayes Brown, published by Random House in New York in 1940, is a first edition of this intriguing collection of personal correspondence. This edition is distinct for its historical context and its presentation as a first edition, making it a valuable find for collectors of early 20th-century literary works. The book includes a foreword by Charles Mac Arthur, adding further interest and depth. This copy is an ex-library edition, previously part of the Fort Collins Public Library collection, as indicated by the library stamps. The book is in hardcover format, with a sturdy binding that has withstood the test of time. While it lacks a dust jacket, the cover and spine show signs of wear typical of library use. Despite these marks, it remains a solid copy of a scarce first edition, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of historical literature.