James Agee Last Letter to Father Flye 1969 Gehenna Press Limited Printer Copy
$ 97.47
Description
James Agee Last Letter to Father Flye 1969 Gehenna Press Limited Printer Copy. This is a high-end production from the renowned Gehenna Press in Northampton, MA, published by David R. Godine. The Content: The letter is hauntingly prophetic, with Agee remarking, "I feel, in general, as if I were dying: a terrible slowing-down". Historical Significance & Names This rare pamphlet preserves the final correspondence of James Agee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Death in the Family and Let Us Now Praise Famous Men. James Agee: One of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. This letter was written on May 11, 1955, just days before his death from a heart attack at age 45. Father James Harold Flye: Agee’s lifelong mentor and former teacher at St. Andrew's school in Tennessee. Their correspondence is considered one of the most poignant literary friendships in history. The Content: The letter is hauntingly prophetic, with Agee remarking, "I feel, in general, as if I were dying: a terrible slowing-down". It also includes a surreal and moving section regarding the "Peace of God" and a "secret cemetery" for elephants. Limited Edition Details This is a high-end production from the renowned Gehenna Press in Northampton, MA, published by David R. Godine. Limited Run: Only 500 copies were printed. Numbered/Special Status: This specific item is a "Printer’s Copy", making it even more exclusive than the standard numbered run. Craftsmanship: Printed in Monotype Centaur on handmade Amalfi paper. Provenance: This copy features a hand-written note on the colophon and a separate laid-in letter signed by "Martha" (likely Martha Goell-Davey, a notable figure in fine press circles) to "Bob & Libby". Who This Is For Fine Press Collectors: Specifically those who hunt for Gehenna Press or David Godine imprints. Literary Historians: Collectors of James Agee's primary works and personal letters. Ephemera Enthusiasts: Those who appreciate high-quality handmade paper and mid-century typography. Item Specifics Binding: Softcover/Pamphlet with paper wrappers. Publisher: The Mandragora Press / David R. Godine. Year Printed: 1969 (MCMLXIX). Language: English. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Minor sun-fading/toning to the orange wrappers
