Death Comes for the Archbishop.
by CATHER, Willa
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- There are a few very minor spots to the cream-colored vellum and the boards are slightly bowed; otherwise a fine copy.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1927.. First edition, first printing, limited issue. Copy No. 41 o f 50 copies on Japan Vellum signed by Willa Cather (a total of 225 copies were so signed).. publisher's full gilt vellum, t.e.g. . There are a few very minor spots to the cream-colored vellum and the boards are slightly bowed; otherwise a fine copy.. 8vo,. Crane A16.a.i.
Synopsis
Death Comes for the Archbishop is a 1927 novel by Willa Cather. It concerns the attempts of a Catholic bishop and a priest to establish a diocese in New Mexico Territory. The novel was included on Time Magazine's 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005 as well as the Modern Library's list of the 100 Best Novels.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 69252
- Title
- Death Comes for the Archbishop.
- Author
- CATHER, Willa
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's full gilt vellum, t.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - There are a few very minor spots to the cream-colored vellum and the boards are slightly bowed; otherwise a fine copy.
- Edition
- First edition, first printing, limited issue. Copy No. 41 o f 5
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1927.
- Pages
- 303 [1] pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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