An American Childhood by Dillard, Anne - 1987

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1987. . 255 pages. Map of Pittsburgh, Pa in 1800 decorated endpapers.The binding is of full burgundy cloth with the author's name in gilt on the top board and title on spine gilt also bright.Tight, bright, solid, square, clean, unmarked condition.The text is bright, crisp and clean as new and appears unread.The dust jacket is clean, bright and with-out any tears; *price clipped, with a few minor creases on the top edge. Annie Dillard grew up in Pittsburgh during the 1950s, "This is a sweeping and original book, a classic story of the dawning of an American consciousness". A giftable, readable first edition copy.. First Edition - Stated. Full cloth with gilt Lettering. Fine/Near Fine*. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mylar Protected Dustjacket.