Round Up. By Ring Lardner. Limited Edition. Franklin Library. Franklin Center, 1977.

Ring Lardner was an American author in the early twentieth century. He became known for his newspaper columns and short stories which often touched on sports, marriage, the arts, and other social themes. His works were also often satirical. Many contemporaries considered him one of the best writers of the era. In this volume, Round Up, many of his best stories are compiled in what is considered his greatest book-length work. The stories all capture different American lives. They are humorous, character-driven stories infused with essential American themes. For any short story collector, it is an essential volume.

This limited edition is in fine condition. In the original leather, finely gilt stamped. Raised bands. Gilt spine label. Text block fine. Gilt edges. Silk moire endpapers and bookmark sewn in.

A fine collector’s copy of Round Up.