Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
The National Book Award-winning author of So Long, See You Tomorrow offers an astonishing evocation of a vanished world, as he retraces, branch by branch, the history of his family, taking readers into the lives of settlers, itinerant preachers, and small businessmen, examining the way they saw their world and how they imagined the world to come.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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- 1971
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Fine in very good plus dustwrapper with a little rubbing and a couple of tiny nicks. Novel set in Ohio in 1818. Warmly Inscribed by the author to his fellow editor at *The New Yorker* Rachel MacKenzie: "For Rachel with love, Bill. June 21, 1971." Rachel… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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- 1971
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Advance Review Copy with slip laid in. Novel set in Ohio in 1818. Inscribed by Maxwell: "For Jeff Cooper from William Maxwell. I meant to devote six pages to my grandmother's religion and just look what happened!" A nice inscription in a beautiful copy.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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- 1971
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Gift inscription else very near fine in very good dustwrapper with a small stain and a coupl eof small chips. Novel set in Ohio in 1818. Item Price
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Ancestors
by William Maxwell
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- 1971
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Knopf Incorporated, Alfred A., 1971. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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- 1971
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New York: Knopf, 1971. Slight chip at spinetips of Jacket. Boards have minor shelfwear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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Reno, Nevada, USA
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Knopf Incorporated, Alfred A. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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West Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
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Knopf, 1971. First edition. SIGNED. Near fine gold boards in very good dustjacket with some chipping, short closed tears. The dignity of the cover remains attractive. Affectionately inscribed "with my love" and signed "William" and dated "June 16, 1971" on one of the last end papers Ñ atypical for a signature location Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Tiny nick along the top edge of cover, else fine in near fine dust jacket with a small tear on the slightly toned spine. Novel set in Ohio in 1818. Item Price
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The Last Supper
by McCarry, Charles
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- 1984
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Signet, 1984. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Special Signet Preview Edition preceding regular paperback publication in May 1984. A clean tight unmarked copy. We ship all books promptly, carefully, and securely in sturdy cartons, never in mailing bags.
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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- 1971-01-01
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Waynesville, Ohio, USA
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Knopf, 1971-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. ***Please Read*** mylar cover over the dj - dj is very good - No marks on text - My shelf location 43-e-22 Item Price
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Ancestors
by William Maxwell
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- 1971
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Knopf, 1971. Hardcover. Good. Item Price
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Ancestors.
by Maxwell, William, 1908-2000.
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New York : Knopf, 1971., 1971. Good. 1st edition ; 311 p. 23 cm. ; ISBN: 0394435222; 9780394435220 LCCN: 75-136342 ; OCLC: 153218 ; LC: CS71.M465; Dewey: 929.2/0973 ; gold cloth with silver lettering and designs ; no dustjacket ; ex-library, stamps, label ; history of the Maxwell famil y of Lincoln Illinois ; G Item Price
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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- 1971
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NY: Alfred A Knopf, 1971. 1st printing; dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; illustratred end papers; 435 clean, unmarked pages; Maxwell retraces, branch by branch, the history of his family, taking readers into the lives of settlers, itinerant preachers, and small businessmen, examining the way they saw their world and how they imagined the world to come.. 1st. Hardcover. Near… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors
by Maxwell, William
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- 1971T
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Springdale, Arkansas, USA
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Knopf, 1971T. hardcover. Acceptable. 1.4000 in x 8.4000 in x 5.3000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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- 1971
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NY: Alfred A. Knopf. 1971. Very Good in Very Good (edge-worn) DJ. Remainder mark to front free end paper. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Item Price
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Ancestors (Signed)
by MAXWELL, William
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- 1971
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, USA
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NY: Knopf, 1971. Bound in yellow cloth, stamped in gold in illustrated dust jacket. The first edition of this 311 pp. novel by the author who was well known for his work at the New Yorker. This book is inscribed on the front free endpaper by Mr. Maxwell. Closed tear to bottom of spine, overall a tight,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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New York: Knopf, 1971. First edition.. New York: Knopf, 1971. First edition. Small pink dot to bottom edge, o/w near fine in a very good price-clipped dj, with a small chip to base of spine.. Item Price
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Ancestors
by William Maxwell
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- 1971
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Knopf Incorporated, Alfred A., 1971. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Ancestors
by MAXWELL, William
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- No Jacket
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- First Edition
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- 1971
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- Softcover
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Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
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NY: Knopf. 1971. The uncorrected proof copy of his first book of nonfiction, a personal essay and reminiscence. Maxwell is best known for his highly acclaimed fiction, both novels and short stories, and also for being the fiction editor of The New Yorker for nearly 40 years. A fragile, padbound proof in tall wrappers. A few marginal pencil marks. Missing… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ancestors.
by MAXWELL, William.
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- First edition.
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- 1971.
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Berkeley, California, USA
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NY: Knopf,, 1971.. First edition.. 311 pp. Very near fine in like dust jacket. INSCRIBED by Maxwell, “For ____ / with good wishes / William Maxwell / 'Family history is like a kaleidoscope...' / page 311.” Item Price
$150.00