The Library of Roger Wagner - PBA Galleries

41. miller, ArThur. Death of a Salesman. Orange pictorial cloth, pictorial endpapers, pictorial jacket.
First Edition.
New York: Viking, 1949
Signed by Arthur Miller on the title-page, and who seldom signs. Winner of both the Pulitzer
Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. One of the most important plays of the
twentieth century by one of the greatest American playwrights. Mild crease to front and rear
jacket panels, tiny nicks to edges; slightly leaning, spine a bit faded, faint dampstains at spine
foot; minor foxing, bookplate; very good in a very good and bright jacket.
(2000/3000)
Lot 41
IMPORTANT PRESENTATION COPY OF GONE WITH THE WIND
42. miTchell, mArGAreT. Gone With the Wind. Cloth, jacket. First Edition, Second Printing.
New York: Macmillan, 1936
Presentation copy inscribed and signed on the front free endpaper “For Powell Pendley from
Margaret Mitchell.” Accompanied by two letters from Mitchell to N. Powell Pendley. The first,
dated July 10, 1936, is a 11-line autographed note, “Dear Powell: Just a note to thank you for
all the kind words. And was I flattered that you wanted an autograph! I hope the book reaches
you safely and that you found it interesting. Best to you - Peggy M.M.” The envelope in which
the note was sent, addressed in Mitchell’s hand, is affixed to the front free endpaper below the
inscription. The other letter, typed, signed by Mitchell, with two small ink corrections, dated Jan.
5, 1947, compliments Pendley on purchasing and donating some historical documents, “Dear
Powell: When you and I were members of the Younger Generation and very superior indeed,
both of us thought the most damning term that could be applied to any human being was `civic
minded.’ Of course `God fearing’ and `worthwhile’ were runners-up. I am glad I am now old
enough enough [sic] to realize how many fine things are embodied in that phraze `civic minded,’
for after long thought it is the only phrase I can apply to you for the generous way you acted in
purchasing the documents on Georgia history... I think what you did was wonderful and I know
students coming after us, long after we both are gone, will benefit by what you did. So this old
friend of yours says `thank you,’ and I am certainly proud to know you. Peggy.” The envelope
is also present. The book itself the second printing, with “Published June, 1936” (rather than
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