A limited first edition of Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), "Brief Candles" (New York: The Fountain Press / London: Chatto & Windus, 1940), signed by Huxley on the half-title page as: "Aldous Huxley." Stated "first edition" on the colophon page, limited edition 507/800, printed in the United States. Hardcover, with black boards and gently rubbed gilt lettering on the spine. No dust jacket. Expected wear including light toning, with the loose front endpapers showing uneven toning, else clean and crisp. Only the slightest bumping to the book headband and bottom corners, mentioned just for accuracy, else near fine. 6.125" x 9.25" x 1.25." 8vo. 320pp.

"Brief Candles" was a short story collection originally published by Chatto & Windus in 1930. The title alluded to a line from Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth."

Aldous Huxley was a British expatriate writer who explored the literary subgenres of social satire, science fiction, and philosophy. He was nominated nine times for the Nobel Prize in Literature for such works as "Brave New World" (1932).

Aldous Huxley signed versions of this title average about $475 on Biblio.com.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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