A handsome signed limited edition of William Faulkner’s hybrid work Requiem for a Nun, published by Random House in 1951. One of just 750 copies issued, this example is numbered 161 and bears Faulkner’s bold autograph on the limitation page.
 
Bibliographic Details
 
•  Author: William Faulkner
•  Title: Requiem for a Nun
•  Publisher: Random House, New York
•  Date: 1951
•  Format: Octavo (5.5" × 8.25")
•  Pagination: 286 pages
•  Edition: Signed Limited Edition, No. 161/750
 
Physical Description ~Bound in the publisher’s original marbled boards with black cloth at the spine and corners. The gilt spine titling remains bright. Light rubbing to board edges with minimal corner bumping. Front and rear flyleaves show mild toning, typical of the era. The binding is sound, the text clean, and overall condition is Near Fine, protected by the clear acetate cover.
 
Signature & Provenance ~Faulkner’s signature appears on the limitation page, as issued. This copy includes a Certificate of Authenticity from John Reznikoff, one of the foremost autograph experts and a trusted authenticator for PSA, JSA, and major auction houses.
 
Notes ~Requiem for a Nun stands as one of Faulkner’s most formally inventive works, blending dramatic dialogue with prose narrative. Signed limited editions of this title remain highly sought after, especially in such well‑preserved condition.