A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
A Special Providence is a novel by American writer Richard Yates. First published in 1969, Yates' third book concerns the dual exploits of an awkward infantry soldier in World War II and his mother, a deluded sculptor living in New York City.
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A Special Providence
by Richard Yates
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Tight
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Portland , Oregon, USA
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A$76.66
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First edition and author's third book, second novel. Very mild sunning to top edges of boards. About fine overall, but with prior owner's very small name/address sticker on FEP, otherwise near fine dust jacket with original price of 5.95. Item Price
A$76.66
A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE.
by Yates, Richard.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1969
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- 1
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Santa Monica, California, USA
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A$114.99
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NY: KNOPF.. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. Very good copy in near fine dust jacket. (Edges foxed. A few specks of foxing on end-papers. Trace of sunning at edges of blue cloth. Spare degree of wrinkling to jacket. Strong musty odor. ) Author's THIRD book. . Item Price
A$114.99
A Special Providence -- Signed
by Yates, Richard
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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Sacramento, California, USA
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A$766.60
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Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near-fine with a trace of sunning to board edges and minor crimping to spine ends, otherwise clean and tight. In near-fine dust jacket ($5.95 price intact) with minor edgewear. INSCRIBED AND DATED BY YATES on the flyleaf. Very scarce signed.
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A$766.60
A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - VG/VG
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover; First Printing
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Commack, New York, USA
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A$64.39
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NY: Knopf. VG/VG. 1969. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. Some toning to the boards. ; . Item Price
A$64.39
A Special Providence.
by YATES, Richard.
- Condition
- Used - Very slight bump to one corner; otherwise a fine copy in a near fine jacket.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Published
- 1969.
- Binding
- Publisher's cloth in dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Rochester, New York, USA
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A$383.30
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New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1969.. First edition.. publisher's cloth in dust jacket.. Very slight bump to one corner; otherwise a fine copy in a near fine jacket.. 8vo,. Item Price
A$383.30
A Special Providence
by YATES, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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A$153.32
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First edition. Foxing on the topedge else near fine in about fine dust jacket with a tiny tear. Author's scarce second novel. Item Price
A$153.32
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition/First Printing
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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dallas, Texas, USA
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A$114.99
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New York: Knopf, 1969. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Sharp and tight. Quarter inch closed tear with associated crease to top front panel.
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A$114.99
A Special Providence
by Richard Yates
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- March 2009
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780307455956
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- 1
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APPLETON, Wisconsin, USA
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A$11.47
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Vintage, March 2009. Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good. Shipping fee applies to first book, there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean, readable condition (unless noted otherwise). Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being used… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Special Providence
by YATES, Richard
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- Used
- Published
- 1969
- Quantity Available
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Wadsworth, Illinois, USA
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A$99.66
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 340 pages. Yates' second novel, an autobiographical work set during and after World War II. A near fine copy in blue cloth boards in a very good plus dust jacket with some light wear and a couple of tiny abrasions to the front panel. Item Price
A$99.66
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Charlotte Hall, Maryland, USA
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A$149.49
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New York, N.Y., USA: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition stated, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped with very light edge… Read more about this item Item Price
A$149.49
A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE
by Richard Yates
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Pomona, New York, USA
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A$383.22
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New York: Knopf. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. 1/2 inch open tear at top of rear panel. Creasing on front flap. . Item Price
A$383.22
A Special Providence
by YATES, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$183.98
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New York: Knopf, 1969. Bound in blue cloth, stamped in silver in silver dust jacket. The author's second novel, third book. The book shows a little light fading to top edge (but page edges are still bright green). A beautifuly copy of a book that is rarely found in this condition. 340pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$183.98
A Special Providence: A Novel
by Richard Yates
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- Used - VG
- Published
- May 2002
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780312420406
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- 1
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$13.06
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Picador, May 2002. Trade Paperback. VG. used trade paperback edition. lightly shelfworn, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws. Item Price
A$13.06
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2002
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780312420406
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- 1
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$10.55
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Picador USA, 2002. Paperback. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$10.55
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 2002
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780312420406
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- 1
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$10.55
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Picador USA, 2002. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$10.55
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2002
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780312420406
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$10.55
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Picador USA, 2002. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$10.55
A Special Providence: A Novel
by Yates, Richard
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- Used - Good
- ISBN
- 9780312420406
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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A$15.35
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Picador. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Item Price
A$15.35
A Special Providence
by Richard Yates
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- March 2009
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780307455956
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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APPLETON, Wisconsin, USA
- Item Price
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A$11.47
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Vintage, March 2009. Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good. Shipping fee applies to first book, there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean, readable condition (unless noted otherwise). Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being used… Read more about this item Item Price
A$11.47
A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780413775191
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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A$5.24
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Paperback. Acceptable. Item Price
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A Special Providence
by Yates, Richard
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780413775191
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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A$5.24
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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