
In the Heart of the Heart of the Country (Signed First Edition)
by William Gass
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Extended Description and Notes
Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968. Hardcover. Like New. Collectible first edition, first printing of William Gass' compilation of five short stories titled and including his classic "In the Heart of the Heart of the Country." Per Harper's practice of designating first editions, "FIRST EDITION" so stated on copyright page. A-S code. Signed by Gass in black ink with no inscription on title page. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Includes first state dust jacket with $4.95 price to top of front flap and 0268 date to bottom. Complete as issued. Included in Callil and Tobin's The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket near flawless. A remarkably beautiful copy of Gass' masterpiece. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 376114
- Title
- In the Heart of the Heart of the Country (Signed First Edition)
- Author
- William Gass
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers
- Date Published
- 1968
- Weight
- 0.00
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