Parties; Scenes from Contemporary New York Life
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [10], 260, [1], xii-xiv, [4] pp. Yellow cloth with green lettering on the spine, silver decorations on the front board and spine. Price of $2.50 on the front flap of the dust jacket. From the rear panel: "Exhausted by wars and peace conferences, worn out by prohibition and other dishonest devices of unscrupulous politicians, the younger generation, born and bred to respect nothing, make a valiant and heart-breaking attempt to enjoy themselves". Van Vechten's novel concerning the Lost Generation's Bohemian attitude towards life, love, and leisure. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #00009106
A Near Fine book with toning to the top textblock and minor offsetting to the pastedowns and flyleaves; dust jacket is Very Good with a few traces of edge wear and fading (especially to the spine panel).
Price: $175.00