Matthiessen, Peter — Bone by Bone

New York, Random House, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Uber-scarce in this state and condition, being a stated First Edition, with "2" in the "number" line as the wont of Random House at that time (2002), and SIGNED by him in his inimitable hand at title page. The capstone to the trilogy of Matthiessen's recreation of the life of the legendary E.J. Watson, who was gunned down by a posse of fearful neighbors just before World War One (Killing Mister Watson). In Lost Man's River, Matthiessen returned to the frontier of the Florida Everglades where the surviving son seeks to uncover the truth of his father's crimes. In this concluding volume he lays bare the "humanity at the heart of a dangerous and controversial figures" (publisher's blurb). Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Map endpapers front and rear. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "2" in "number" line present, as denoted Random House first printings until the following year. 410 pp. and with map endpapers front and rear.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Fine/Fine,