The Shock of Recognition: The Development of Literature in the United States Recorded by the Men Who Made It
by Wilson, Edmund [Editor]; Hallock, Robert F. [Illustrator]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good-
- Seller
-
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
New York: Modern Library, 1955. First Edition THUS. Hardcover. Very Good/Good-. 8x5x0. A Modern Library Giant. Stated 1st printing (first Modern Library edition/first THUS). G5 binding style with grey cloth and black background. DJ mentions book published by Wilson in 1959. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards also very good. Previous owner's name on front endpaper, otherwise text very good. Unclipped DJ has general wear, edgewear, and a few holes and abrasions on front cover (see our photo). From a private collection. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 293509
- Title
- The Shock of Recognition: The Development of Literature in the United States Recorded by the Men Who Made It
- Author
- Wilson, Edmund [Editor]; Hallock, Robert F. [Illustrator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition THUS
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1955
- Size
- 8x5x0
- Weight
- 2.50 lbs
- Keywords
- stre-15
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About the Seller
The Book House in Dinkytown
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
About The Book House in Dinkytown
Used books bought and sold, classics and collectibles in all fields. In Dinkytown since 1976.
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- Tight
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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