The Tale of Chicago by Edgar Lee Masters (1933, Signed)

Vintage book The Tale of Chicago, written by Edgar Lee Masters and published in 1933 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.

This historical overview of Chicago was released right around the time of the city's Century of Progress International Exposition. This copy belongs to the highly collectible limited edition print run of only 100 copies printed on premium rag paper and hand-signed by Masters.

Rarity: Because there are only 100 of these signed rag-paper versions in existence, it is heavily sought after by collectors specializing in Illinois history or Midwestern literature.

Condition & Completeness: Limited editions of this book were originally issued inside a protective cardboard slipcase. This does NOT have the slipcase.

Boards are clean with very miinor shelfwear. Binding is tight and square. Pages are clean and crisp with no tears, chips, marks or creases.

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's, New York, 364 pages.

This is copy number 18 of 100 printed.