1917 The Complete Writings of O. Henry

Description

Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

A limited edition de luxe or 'Memorial Edition', limited to 1075 copies. This set is number 1032. 

Signed by the publishers to Vol I half title. 

In the publisher's original quarter paper vellum, with the original cloth gilt-stamped dust wrappers.

Offering the writings of O. Henry (real name William Sydney Porter), an American writer of short stories and poetry. His works are often noted for their naturalist observations, witty narration and plot twists. His novel 'Cabbages and Kings' (which coined the term "banana republic) was written whilst Porter was in Honduras, where he fled to avoid his trial for embezzlement in 1895. 

Includes, but not limited to, 'Voice of the City', 'Roads of Destiny', 'Rolling Stones', 'Cabbages and Kings', and 'The Four Million'. 

Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece and three plates. Collated, complete. 

A terrific collection of this author's works presented here very smartly.