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Major Writers of America: Shorter Edition
by under the general editorship of Perry Miller, edited by Jean C Sisk, Baltimore Public Schools
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good +
- Seller
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1966. First edition thus, FIRST PRINTING THUS. Good +. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents MAJOR WRITERS OF AMERICA. From Benjamin Franklin to William Faulkner, and all the great American writers in between, this book samples their work in 1,052 pages, including indices for both titles and first lines. 7 1/8" x 9 1/2", with no dust jacket (presumably as issued), may require additional postage. This "shorter edition" , edited by Jean Sisk, came out 4 years after the original "longer edition" of 1962, and as such it's a FIRST EDITION THUS, FIRST PRINTING THUS. Overall condition is Good Plus. Pages = Good: tanning o edges, occasional extensive marginal notes in pen by Old Dominion University professor, owner's name and addy on front reverse cover, else white, clear, tight, sharp. Cover (navy blue cloth boards with silver gilt design and green particulars) = Very Good Minus: 3 small holes down to board front, 3 small creases spine, rubbing and mild warping to back, yet titles clear, tight, square, no tears, chips or unraveling .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 64
- Title
- Major Writers of America
- Author
- under the general editorship of Perry Miller, edited by Jean C Sisk, Baltimore Public Schools
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; poets and poetry; Modern Classics; Nineteenth Centurty Literature;
Terms of Sale
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
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About the Seller
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
Biblio member since 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
One word encapsulates 5 STAR Biblio member Hatfield Books and Memorabilia...CARE. We care enough about each book and our customer to carefully research and examine it, so we can fulfill your expectations. At Hatfield books, you will never see "may have some damage..." or "may have some markings..." Instead you will see details. Call us with questions during regular business hours (513-805-6725), or leave us a message. We'll get back to you (in the US)the next business day. Or e-mail us at "hatfieldbook@gmail.com".
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- Gilt
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