American Literature from Veery Books

278 pp. Octavo, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Advanced reading copy with "First Atria hardcover edition," for printing in January 2003, with full number line on verso of TP. A fine copy, signed by Mosley boldly in black marker directly below his name. Protected by a sturdy archival cover. A collection of related stories, "Smoke," "Crimson Stain," "Silver Lining," "Lavender," "Grey-Eyed… Read more about this item

296 pp. Octavo, 6.5 x 9.5 in. First edition, first printing, a fine volume with no flaws, black textured paper-covered boards with metallic blue stamping and a Little Brown blind stamp. In a fine dust jacket, black, with iridescent blue ruling, in an archival cover, signed "To Tom" by Mosley on the title page below his name.

272 pp. Octavo, 5.5 x 8.5 in. A fine book, quarter cloth, with gilt stamped titles on spine, with a fine dust jacket in archival cover. Nicely signed in blue ink on the half-title. White Butterfly is Mosley's third Easy Rawlins novel. A delightful exemplar

New York: Samuel French, 1939. 24 pp. Spine discolored, stain at top of spine affecting wraps only, repriced with stamp, price sticker shadow, one inch crease extending through all pages. No marks in text. There is a five-page preface by the author. ''Poverty is something I have been privileged to know and respect. It is something I have always wanted… Read more about this item