Henry Miller, retailer The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, 1948 1st edition

retailer First edition, The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder, Hardcover, 1948 by Henry Miller. "About Henry Miller: Edwin Corle." Published by Duell Sloan and Pearce, New York. A fabulous example of Merle Armitage's ability to bring together writer, artists, and publisher in an exciting production that goes well beyond the text. No additional printings on copy right page. Half black cloth, tan and brown paper covered boards with blue and orange print. Title in gilt on spine. In fair condition due to age without jacket. Some loss and chipping to bottom edge cover. Octavo, 124pp. Mild oxidation to pages & shown in photos.

Illustrations intact. Striking red striped endpapers make a fabulous entry point to a volume that also showcases illustrations of works by Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Rouault, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Dunoyer de Segonzac. Inherited from uncle's estate with other Henry Miller artwork. Listed elsewhere online for $260+.