1934 Fontamara Ignazio Silone First American Edition Michael Wharf HC # 1340

Ignazio Silone – Fontamara Translated by Michael Wharf Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, New York, 1934 Offered here is the 1934 First American Edition of Ignazio Silone’s important anti-Fascist novel Fontamara, translated into English by Michael Wharf. The title page is dated 1934 and identifies Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, New York as the publisher. The copyright page likewise states Copyright 1934 by Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, Inc., with no later-printing statement visible. This edition is bound in the publisher’s original black cloth, featuring the distinctive gold and red pictorial village design on the front cover. The striking decorative cover remains one of the most attractive features of this early American edition. Fontamara was Silone’s first novel and became one of his most influential works, depicting the struggles of poor villagers in Fascist-era Italy. Early American editions such as this are increasingly difficult to find, particularly with the original decorated binding still present. Details: • Author: Ignazio Silone • Title: Fontamara • Translator: Michael Wharf • Publisher: Harrison Smith & Robert Haas • Place: New York • Date: 1934 • First American Edition • Original black cloth hardcover • Gold and red pictorial village design to front cover • No dust jacket Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with expected age-related wear. The black cloth shows rubbing, surface wear and some soiling. There is fraying and wear at the spine ends and corners, and the spine lettering is heavily faded. The front-cover gold and red illustration remains strong and visually appealing. Interior pages show age toning and occasional spotting/marks but remain generally clean and readable. Binding appears intact from the photographs. No dust jacket is present. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact book being offered and form an important part of the condition description. A scarce and desirable 1934 First American Edition of Fontamara, well suited to collectors of Ignazio Silone, modern literature, Italian history, anti-Fascist literature, and 20th-century first editions.