New York: Random House, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The sixth collection of essays from a fine novelist who was also among the best essayists of his time; witty and provocative writing on subjects ranging from Henry James to Nancy Reagan, Oscar Wilde to Oliver North, Hollywood to Mongolia; text is clean, tight, square; bottom of back cover has nearly unnoticeable stain, o/w boards show no significant flaws, little wear; dustjacket has slight crease along spine, inside back panel and flap show same slight stain as back cover; overall, a decent copy of an increasingly hard-to-find book .

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002830
Title: AT HOME: Essays 1982-1988
Author: Vidal, Gore
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 0394570200
ISBN 13: 9780394570204
Publisher: Random House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1988
Keywords: LITERATURE, ESSAYS, FIRST EDITION, LITERARY CRITICISM, POLITICS, AMERICAN HISTORY
Bookseller catalogs: Literature/criticism; Fine Literature; Essays;

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