London: Secker & Warburg, 1997. 166 pp. Brown cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Fine condition but for a small dark streak on rear board that is barely noticeable. Corners square. Interior is clean and bright throughout with no markings. Jacket is near fine with only some rubbing at the top edges, but no tears or fraying. Revisiting the South Africa of now 65 years ago, Coetzeewrites about his childhood and his interior life.. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Octavo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 025403
Title: Boyhood, Scenes from Provincial Life
Author: Coetzee, J.M
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0436204487
ISBN 13: 9780436204487
Publisher: Secker & Warburg
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1997
Size: Octavo

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The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.

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