True Grit by Charles Portis [FIRST EDITION / 1968]

True Grit by Charles Portis

FIRST EDITION / FOURTH PRINTING [1968] SIMON & SCHUSTER

Ex-library copy of this rare 1st edition in acceptable condition.

Flawed but solid reading copy.  Dust jacket is in beautiful condition but is permanently adhered to the book. Rear panel has been clipped.  Front panel has a price of $4.95. 

Book itself has some cracking to spine , most visible on title page and last page [which has been reinforced with tape]  A few pages have some spot staining [last 3 photos showcase the worst of it]

Overall a great vintage reading copy of this rare edition. 

In the 1870s, young Mattie Ross learns that her beloved father was gunned down by his former handyman. But even though this gutsy 14-year-old is seeking vengeance, she is smart enough to figure out she can't go alone after a desperado who's holed up in Indian territory. With some fast-talking, she convinces mean, one-eyed US Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn into going after the despicable outlaw with her.  - Bookshop Apocalypse