Author: Hurst, Fannie [1889 - 1968]. 'H. D." [Doolittle, Hilda. 1886 - 1961]. Overton, Grant; Edwards, David O.; Broun, Heywood [1888 - 1939]; James, Winifred [1876 - 1941]; Littell, Robert - Contributors
Title: FANNIE HURST. A Biographical Sketch, Critical Appreciation & Bibliography
Description: New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1928. 1st edition. PRESENTATION copy, INSCRIBED from Fannie to "Beautiful Hilda" [Doolittle, aka 'H.D.']. Orange patterned-paper wrappers, with black paper title onlay to front wrapper. Custom orange cloth clamshell case. [6], 41, [1] pp. Photographic frontis of Fannie Hurst, by Elzin of N.Y. 4 inserted photographic images of Fannie in text. 8vo. 7-5/8" x 5-1/4". Some modest edgewear. Pamphlet re-sewn. A VG copy in a Nr Fine case. A 'puff' booklet for Ms Hurst's works, which were quite popular in her day.. why herein Broun states LUMMOX more thrilling than Cather's A LOST LADY, and Nathan's PUPPET MASTER. Not having read any of the three, I can't comment on his assessment, but can say the inscription to H.D. comes as no surprise.. both authors viewed, in their day, as progressive in terms of feminist & gay rights. "Two peas of the same pod", so to speak...

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