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

A Special Providence

by Richard Yates

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Used - Near Fine
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Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1969
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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.
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A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE.

by Yates, Richard.

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First Edition; First Printing
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1969
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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. .
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A Special Providence -- Signed

by Yates, Richard

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Near Fine
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1st Edition
Published
1969
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Hardcover
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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 SPECIAL PROVIDENCE

by Yates, Richard

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Used - VG/VG
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First Edition
Published
1969
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NY: Knopf. VG/VG. 1969. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. Some toning to the boards. ; .
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A Special Providence.

by YATES, Richard.

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Used - Very slight bump to one corner; otherwise a fine copy in a near fine jacket.
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First edition.
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1969.
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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,.
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A Special Providence

A Special Providence

by YATES, Richard

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Published
1969
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Hardcover
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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.
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A Special Providence

by Yates, Richard

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Used - Near Fine
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First Edition/First Printing
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1969
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Hardcover
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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 Special Providence

by Richard Yates

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March 2009
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9780307455956
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A Special Providence

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1969
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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.
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A Special Providence

by Yates, Richard

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Used - Near Fine
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Near Fine
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1969
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Hardcover
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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
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A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE

A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE

by Richard Yates

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Used
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1969
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Hardcover
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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. .
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A Special Providence

by YATES, Richard

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Used - Near Fine
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Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1969
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Hardcover
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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
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A Special Providence: A Novel

by Richard Yates

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May 2002
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9780312420406
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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.
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A Special Providence

A Special Providence

by Yates, Richard

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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.
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A Special Providence

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2002
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A Special Providence

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2002
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A Special Providence: A Novel

by Yates, Richard

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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.
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A Special Providence

by Richard Yates

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March 2009
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A Special Providence

by Yates, Richard

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A Special Providence

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