New York: A Chanticleer Press Edition, 1979. First edition. Hardcover. David Muench. SIGNED. 238pp. Folio [43.5 cm] Tan cloth covered boards with a bold orange ink stamped title on the spine. In a matching tan and orange printed cloth covered slipcase. Very good. There is a small amount of soiling on the covers and spine. The title on the spine is rubbed. There is a very small light stain on the spine. The slipcase is in very good condition. Soiled along the edges. The edges are also frayed. There is a light stain at the foot of the spine panel that measures 1/2 inch wide by 3 inches tall. There is a scratch on one of the large side panels that measures 5 inches long. There are 4 of 5 small stains on the other side panel.Extra charges apply on this item due to weight. May require extra postage due to weight. First edition stated. Inscribed by Edward Abbey on the title page. A charming work by Edward Abbey with striking photographs by David Muench.

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Reprint. Originally published: New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1979.

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Bookseller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29249
Title: Desert Images: An American Landscape
Author: Abbey, Edward
Illustrator: David Muench
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: A Chanticleer Press Edition
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1979
Keywords: hardcover; Edward Abbey; first edition; desert; David Muench; signed; catalog 45

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