New York, Random House, 1931., 1931. First edition (so stated). 8vo. Original marbled boards with printed label on the upper cover. Original glassine jacket. Fine and fresh copy. Enclosed in a full maroon morocco drop box, cover ruled in gilt and spine with five raised bands ruled in gilt with gilt stamped lettering. No other signatures or bookplates. Number 164 of 400 copies, signed by Faulkner on the colophon page.. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

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Bookseller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 229089
Title: Idyll In The Desert
Author: FAULKNER, William
Book Condition: Used
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, Random House, 1931.
Date Published: 1931
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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
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...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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