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RARE 1927 TRUE FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE WITH "CANTRY" MISPRINT! ​An essential grail piece for 20th-century American literature collectors! This is the true 1927 First Edition, First Issue of Sinclair Lewis’s famous novel Elmer Gantry, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company. ​Key Collector Points: ​True First Issue Error: Features the famous spine printing error where "GANTRY" was misprinted as "CANTRY". ​Provenance: Features a charming vintage owl bookplate on the front pastedown with an authentic period signature dated May 3rd, 1927. ​Condition Details: ​Interior: Clean pages with tight binding throughout. ​Exterior: Original blue cloth boards with orange lettering showing good color, light spine/edge wear, and age toning as expected for a 1927 volume. ​Ships quickly & packed with maximum collector care!