Set of 3, 1st order Edition, Vintage Literary Criticism Books From the "A Handful of Western Books" Series, By J. Christian Bay

BAY, J. Christian. A HANDFUL OF WESTERN BOOKS / A SECOND HANDFUL OF WESTERN BOOKS / A THIRD HANDFUL OF WESTERN BOOKS. Cedar Rapids, IA: Privately printed, 1935,1936,1937. 1st edition. ,Slim 8vo, All three books in original binding & original glassine wrappers,Dr. Bay (1871-1951) was the Librarian (1928-47) and Emeritus Librarian since 1947, of the John Crerar Library, Chicago. Each of these three books was privately printed in a limited edition of 350 copies for the friends of The Torch Press in Cedar rapids, Iowa, as a Christmas keepsake. The first volume has laid-in loose the publisher's gift card. The third volume has laid-in loose a card which reads: 'With My Best Christmas Wishes / J. Christian Bay'. The binding of the second volume is a bit stressed but still tight. All volumes clean and in very good, to near fine, condition. The delicate glassine order wrappers are a bit frayed at the edges, but still in perfectly good condition. Sold as a set of three. Hardcover. (#9900038052)$125.00 USD