Chester, Laura

The Stone Baby

ISBN: 0876857772
Santa Rosa, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1989. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Laura Chester. "It appeared as if Julia were at the center of this throbbing hive- just the bustle and bombardment of getting three boys off to school- Thomas, Ross and Alexander, with their vying demands for different kinds of eggs, her insisting on scrambled, getting their lunches composed and tucked into three wooden boxes, as Juba wanted out, and the freezing cold morning wanted in. Then the lacing of Sorel boots, the location of mittens, catching each boy as he bundled by- only Thomas didn't allow for a real kiss- she had to steal one each night from his available sleep." (first paragraph, pg. 11) A novel of motherhood by Laura Chester, the popular & prolific American poet, author of fiction & non-fiction, & dedicated equestrian. Hardcover in illustrated boards with publisher's clear protective jacket as issued, an exemplary Black Sparrow production. One of 125 copies within a larger edition which are hand-numbered in red & beautifully signed by Chester in bold black ink at colophon, this is copy No. 66/125. A rewardingly earthy, thoughtful, ultimately positive & affirming (for a change) Chester collectible in a most stately, very rare original form. Book in very fine condition with only very slight wear & rubbing to lower edges & corners of front, back cover boards & cloth spine; otherwise substantially mint inside & out. Publisher's clear protective jacket very fine with only lightest rubbing, faint scratching to front, back covers, spine & flaps; a hint of wear at edges & corners of same. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #5580]

Price: $40.00