First Modern Library edition. Introduction by Katherine Anne Porter. Prints *A Curtain of Green* and *The Wide Net*, which include many of her most famous stories. Near fine with some toning and gilt dulled in very good or better dust jacket with light general wear and toning at the spine. Nicely Inscribed by Welty: "For George Bixby with best wishes and thanks, Eudora Welty. December 14, 1970." The recipient, George Bixby, published Welty's essays *A Pageant of Birds* and *A Sweet Devouring* at his Albondocani Press. A scarce title, and the one reportedly used by Welty at most of her readings.