Description: H.L. Mencken's Heathen Days is the third volume of his autobiographical trilogy. With his characteristic wit and acerbic commentary, Mencken chronicles the tumultuous years between 1890 and 1936. This installment delves deeper into his formative experiences, offering readers a more intimate portrait of the man behind the sharp pen. As always, Mencken's keen observations of American society and culture provide a scathing yet humorous critique of the era. This First Edition, Early Printing (6th) was published in 1955. It's fully bound in the publisher's oatmeal-colored buckram with stamped red and blue lettering on the front panel and spine; top edge stained blue-grey; deckle-edge pages; jacket drawing by George Salter; frontispiece portrait of the author; 299 pages. Condition: Good. Boards are straight. A square book with a still-sound binding from 1955. Minor rubbing to corners. Pages are clean and crisp and free of writing. DJ has multiple small chips on both panels and wear to corners, the hinge, and along head and tail. It's now protected in Mylar. Unclipped, showing the original sales price. A collectible book from the author, journalist, and critic who helped define the characteristics of the English language.
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: Southampton, Pennsylvania
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Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Signed: No
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1955
Pages: 299
Language: English
Illustrator: George Salter
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, First Edition, 6th Printing, Early Print, Vintage Book, Mylar Archival Cover, Unclipped DJ
Author: H.L. Mencken
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
