The Autobiography Of Alice B. Toklas (First Edition) [Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946]

Hardcover first edition - First edition. First printing. Although written in the conversational voice of Gertrude Toklas (1877-1967), this was actually written by her friend and partner Gertrude Stein. The book recounts 25 years of their friendship from Toklas's arrival in Paris in 1907 to 1932, a period when they established Paris's most influential literary salon. Frontispiece photograph by Man Ray and fifteen other black and white photographs. This book was included by the Modern Library as one of the greatest English-language nonfiction books of the 20th century. 310 pp. Good plus condition. Some toning to the covers. Print on the spine and the "A rose is a rose is a rose" circle on the front cover is bright. Slight fraying to the top of the spine and toning to the pages. Front hinge loose. No dust jacket. Former owner's signature on front end paper in fountain pen.