(NY), New Directions, (1944). A posthumously published short novel, written when the author was in his early twenties, and being an early version of what became Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. One of 3000 copies. Pencilled owner signature and notes in text. Near fine in a good dust jacket, almost completely detached from the spine, heavily rubbed along the folds, tape-strengthened at the corners and spine ends and with flaps affixed to pastedowns. [#023456] SOLD