Autographed Hardcover Book: Hand-Signed by Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird - 40th Anniversary Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American literary heritage, Pulitzer Prize history, and Southern gothic fiction memorabilia: a 40th Anniversary hardcover edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, hand-signed on the half-title page by legendary author Harper Lee.
Awarded the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Harper Lee’s (1926–2016) masterpiece stands as one of the most beloved and widely read classics in modern literature. Set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression, the story addresses deep themes of racial injustice, moral courage, and lost innocence through the eyes of young Scout Finch and her lawyer father, Atticus. Adapted into an Academy Award-winning 1962 feature film starring Gregory Peck, the novel has sold over 40 million copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of American cultural identity.
Published in 1999 by HarperCollins to celebrate the novel’s 40th anniversary, this 323-page hardcover volume includes its original protective dust jacket. The cover design features the iconic oak tree silhouette set against a vibrant orange backdrop, anchored by the commemorative banner ("THE 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING NOVEL").
Centered on the blank half-title page beneath the printed book title, Harper Lee has rendered a pristine, flowing signature in blue ink ("Harper Lee").
Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity document from R&R Enterprises (RR Auction) (
Catalog 338, Item 624 / #3175684), confirming the genuine status of the signature and detailing the volume’s edition specifications.Preserved in very fine collector condition with a crisp, unblemished dust jacket, tight binding square, clean interior pages, and a striking blue ink autograph, this signed edition serves as an essential centerpiece for Harper Lee archivists, 20th-century literature collectors, and American history displays.
Book & Edition Specifications
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HARPERCOLLINS 40TH ANNIVERSARY HARDCOVER: Official 1999 commemorative hardcover edition (323 pages) published by HarperCollins in New York.
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COMMEMORATIVE DUST JACKET ARTWORK: Retains original illustrated dust jacket featuring the classic oak tree artwork and anniversary banner.
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VERY FINE COLLECTOR CONDITION: Preserved in crisp condition with tight binding, sharp jacket edges, and clean, unblemished interior pages.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY HARPER LEE: Authentically autographed in blue ink ("Harper Lee") on the half-title page by Harper Lee.
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RR AUCTION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official R&R Enterprises (RR Auction) Certificate of Authenticity document (
#3175684).
Autographed Hardcover Book: Hand-Signed by Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird - 40th Anniversary Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American literary heritage, Pulitzer Prize history, and Southern gothic fiction memorabilia: a 40th Anniversary hardcover edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, hand-signed on the half-title page by legendary author Harper Lee.
Awarded the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Harper Lee’s (1926–2016) masterpiece stands as one of the most beloved and widely read classics in modern literature. Set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression, the story addresses deep themes of racial injustice, moral courage, and lost innocence through the eyes of young Scout Finch and her lawyer father, Atticus. Adapted into an Academy Award-winning 1962 feature film starring Gregory Peck, the novel has sold over 40 million copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of American cultural identity.
Published in 1999 by HarperCollins to celebrate the novel’s 40th anniversary, this 323-page hardcover volume includes its original protective dust jacket. The cover design features the iconic oak tree silhouette set against a vibrant orange backdrop, anchored by the commemorative banner ("THE 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING NOVEL").
Centered on the blank half-title page beneath the printed book title, Harper Lee has rendered a pristine, flowing signature in blue ink ("Harper Lee").
Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity document from R&R Enterprises (RR Auction) (
Catalog 338, Item 624 / #3175684), confirming the genuine status of the signature and detailing the volume’s edition specifications.Preserved in very fine collector condition with a crisp, unblemished dust jacket, tight binding square, clean interior pages, and a striking blue ink autograph, this signed edition serves as an essential centerpiece for Harper Lee archivists, 20th-century literature collectors, and American history displays.
Book & Edition Specifications
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HARPERCOLLINS 40TH ANNIVERSARY HARDCOVER: Official 1999 commemorative hardcover edition (323 pages) published by HarperCollins in New York.
-
COMMEMORATIVE DUST JACKET ARTWORK: Retains original illustrated dust jacket featuring the classic oak tree artwork and anniversary banner.
-
VERY FINE COLLECTOR CONDITION: Preserved in crisp condition with tight binding, sharp jacket edges, and clean, unblemished interior pages.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY HARPER LEE: Authentically autographed in blue ink ("Harper Lee") on the half-title page by Harper Lee.
-
RR AUCTION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official R&R Enterprises (RR Auction) Certificate of Authenticity document (
#3175684).
