New York: The Viking Press, 1980. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Thick 4to., 472pp. Beautiful First Edition bound in 1/4 black cloth over cream paper-covered boards. Titles on spine in gilt. Square, tight and clean throughout with little wear. Some crinkling to the spine cloth but very well preserved given its size. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($30.00), has to toning to edges and spine but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.

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Bookseller: Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 011194
Title: The Autobiography of Surrealism
Author: Jean, Marcel; Editor
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0670142352
ISBN 13: 9780670142354
Publisher: The Viking Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1980

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