New Short Novels
by Aswell, Mary Louise (editor)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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About This Item
NY: Ballantine Books; (1954). First Edition . Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Ballantine Hard Cover H-63. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Slight rubbing at edges of book, especially at bottom edge. Front pastedown has gift inscription in ink (mostly hidden by front flap). Dust jacket has tiny corner chips, small closed tears at edges, and the spine is a little sunned. Includes selections from Jean Stafford and Shelby Foote. Publisher's $2.75 price on front flap; a tight, square copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Tulsa Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000581
- Title
- New Short Novels
- Author
- Aswell, Mary Louise (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- NY: Ballantine Books; (1954)
Terms of Sale
Tulsa Books
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About the Seller
Tulsa Books
Biblio member since 2008
Tulsa, Oklahoma
About Tulsa Books
Internet only bookseller specializing in modern first editions, signed books, western americana, and general interest out of print books.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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- Fine
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