New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1966. 435pp. Black Cloth, Gilt lettering on the spine. Author ink Inscription on the front free endpaper, "For Marion with love from Joe". Stated First Edition.This is an Important inscription as it is signed "For Marion Love, Joe'. McElroy went on to name one of his main characters in his magnum Opus "Women and Men" after her, Marion Hugh Mayne, who founded the Windrow Democrat as an advocacy newspaper for Andrew Jackson. Prev. owner writes "Book signed, 6/25/95, Portsmouth, N.H.".The front inner hinge is starting, there is scuffing to the bottom edges of the panels and spine. A couple of minor foxing spots on the fore-edge.Internally fine. The book comes with two original red dust jackets. One is an unclipped with the original $6.95 price on the front flap.There is creasing and scuffing along the extremities, the sunfaded spine has a small chip on the bottom edge. in mylar sleeve.The second DJ is clipped at the corners of both flaps, including the price.There is discoloration on the spine, and is vritually free of chips or tears. in mylar sleeve. This is McElroy's first novel. Laid in are two book reviews, one from The New Leader, October 10, 1966, and the other the New York Times, October 2, 1966.. Signed and Inscribed By the Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good+. Octavo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 034155
Title: A Smuggler's Bible
Author: McElroy, Joseph
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good+
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1966
Size: Octavo
Keywords: First Novel Split Personality Signed, Bookfair24

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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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