Inscribed presentation copy, signed by the author on the front free endpaper "To Wheaton H. Brewer, with sincere regards, Vardis Fisher." Also, includes an original typed letter signed by Vardis Fisher, laid in, dated July 18 [no year] in Santa Fe: "Dear Skin: Damn it, against my will I am now regional editor of the Writers' Project, and so am shunted from spot to spot. I haven't seen that ranch or had a chance to try to find a copy of the Sonnets. But I'll not forget when a calmer way of living puts me around there. Meanwhile, thanks for your good wishes, and may Joe Jackson (and you) like the new tome. Joe, you know, washed his hands of me on We Are Betrayed. Sincerely, Vardis Fisher" (signed in pencil).