In the Heart of the Heart of the Country (Signed First Edition)

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Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968. Hardcover. Like New. Collectible first edition, first printing of William Gass' compilation of five short stories titled and including his classic "In the Heart of the Heart of the Country." Per Harper's practice of designating first editions, "FIRST EDITION" so stated on copyright page. A-S code. Signed by Gass in black ink with no inscription on title page. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Includes first state dust jacket with $4.95 price to top of front flap and 0268 date to bottom. Complete as issued. Included in Callil and Tobin's The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket near flawless. A remarkably beautiful copy of Gass' masterpiece. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Librería

Midnight Books (US)

Inventario del vendedor #

376114

Título

In the Heart of the Heart of the Country (Signed First Edition)

Autor

William Gass

Formato/Encuadernación

Tapa dura

Estado del libro

Nuevo Like New

Cantidad disponible

1

Editorial

Harper & Row, Publishers

Fecha de publicación

1968

Peso

0.00 libras

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