A Bell for Adano
by Hersey, John
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Library, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. First Edition as stated on copyright page. Signed by author on third front free end paper. Raised bands on spine. Gold gilt. Silk ribbon bookmark bound in. Near fine book, minor scratches on forend and top and bottom edges, light dent on front cover, and light rubbing on bottom corners of back cover.
Synopsis
A Bell for Adano is a film directed by Henry King starring John Hodiak and Gene Tierney. The film was adapted from the novel A Bell for Adano by John Hersey, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. The story concerns Italian-American U.S. Army Major Joppolo, who is placed in charge of the town of Adano during the invasion of Sicily.
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- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1504038
- Title
- A Bell for Adano
- Author
- Hersey, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Franklin Library
- Date Published
- 1978
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About the Seller
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About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- First Edition
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Edges
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Jacket
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