Henry Miller. First edition, stated first printing. Signed by the author. Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1976. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings found in the book, other than, author’s signature and written in pencil “first edition and signed,” 138 pp. Newspaper article on H. Miller laid in.
A beautiful signed first printing of Book of Friends, Henry Miller’s intimate collection of portraits and reflections on the artists, writers, and personalities who shaped his life. Published by Capra Press during Miller’s late career, this work blends memoir, literary appreciation, and personal essay — offering collectors a revealing look at Miller’s creative circle.
This copy presents in Near Fine condition, with a clean interior and a strong author signature. The laid-in newspaper article adds appealing contextual ephemera for collectors of Miller and 20th-century literary culture.
Why collectors value this edition:
True first printing from a respected small press
Increasing demand for signed late-career Miller titles
Accessible entry point into signed Miller collecting
Appealing association material (laid-in article.
A desirable signed Henry Miller first edition — ideal for collectors of modern literature, Beat-adjacent writers, and association-focused material.
