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THE GRASS HARP, SIGNED BY CAPOTE

CAPOTE, Truman. The Grass Harp. New York: Random House, (1951). Octavo, original full rough beige cloth. Housed in custom chemise and half blue morocco slipcase.

First edition, first state, signed by Capote.

Capote’s sensitive tale of three people who live in a China tree and observe the world, including the “field of high Indian grass that changes color with the seasons? the autumn winds strum on its dry leaves sighing human music, a harp of voices.” First state, bound in rough cloth. Owner bookstamp below Capote’s signature. Book fine. Dust jacket bright and about-fine with lightest edge-wear.