John O’Hara - Two by O’Hara - Franklin Library - Signed First Edition - 1979

John O’Hara – Two by O’Hara (Franklin Library, 1979) - Signed First Edition

Edition note:
Privately printed for members of The First Edition Society. Edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli and illustrated by John Collier.

Introduction:
Published in 1979, this special First Edition brings together two of John O’Hara’s works: The Man Who Could Not Lose and Far From Heaven. Known for his sharp dialogue, psychological depth, and unflinching portraits of American life, O’Hara remains one of the most influential chroniclers of the 20th century. This edition opens with a reflective message on O’Hara’s talent, legacy, and enduring reputation for literary precision and social observation.

Content:
The volume includes a biographical frontispiece of John O’Hara, a foreword, and a selection of photographs depicting the author in various moments of his life. John Collier’s illustrations complement the tone of O’Hara’s writing, adding a visual dimension to the narratives. Both stories are presented in full, with the original structure preserved and the text printed on archival-quality paper for lasting durability.

Features:
Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
Year: 1979
Author: John O’Hara
Editor: Matthew J. Bruccoli
Illustrator: John Collier
Edition: First Edition Society
Binding: Full black leather with ornate gilt designs on the spine and boards
Endpapers: Moiré silk
Page edges: Gilt
Ribbon marker: Black satin
Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper
Extras: Includes photographic plates of the author

Condition:
Excellent condition. Clean pages, tight binding, bright gilt, and no marks or writing. A beautifully preserved copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.