New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 322pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square, tight and clean throughout with some very minor edge-wear. Cloth at the crown toning. Very attractive unclipped dust jacket, ($16.95), has some wear at the spine ends and a touch of soiling on the rear panel but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A very pretty collectable copy of the author's second book and at a great price.

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Bookseller: Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 009473
Title: Waiting for the End of the World
Author: Bell, Madison Smartt
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0899193773
ISBN 13: 9780899193779
Publisher: Ticknor & Fields
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1985

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About Brenner's Collectable Books

35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
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All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.

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