NY, Random House, (1965). The uncorrected proof copy of McCarthy's first book, which won a Faulkner Foundation Award for best first novel of the year. Although the book was successful enough to go into a second printing, fewer than 3000 copies were sold in total, and it was a quarter century before McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses won the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award and brought him recognition beyond the small, passionate circle of devotees who had been aware of him over the years. Several tiny ink spots to rear cover and spine; very near fine in wrappers, with custom clamshell case. An uncommon advance issue of the author's scarce first book, seldom seen these days, especially in collectible condition. From the collection of Bruce Kahn. [#911069] SOLD