Charles Scribner's Sons, 1993-04-01. Hardcover. Like New. 6x1x9. Collectible First Edition of Bob Shacochis' American Book Award winning novel, Swimming in the Volcano. Full number line to title page verso. Association copy. Inscribed and signed on title page by Shacochis to noted author Susan Hubbard thus: "For Susan | Old Iowa friend | Stay shining in the | light | Bob Shacochis." Her personal copy purchased from her estate. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket with minimal shelf wear and $22.00 price in archival Brodart sleeve. 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 #: 374709
Title: Swimming in the Volcano: A Novel (Signed)
Author: Bob Shacochis
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New Like New
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0684192608
ISBN 13: 9780684192604
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1993-04-01
Size: 6x1x9
X weight: 32 oz

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Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
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