Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1931. First edition. Cloth. Good (no DJ). 8vo, 322 pp. Spine faded and lightly cocked, head and heel of spine and corners of boards lightly worn and bumped, page edges tanned, small stain to bottom edge, "Christmas 1934" in ink on front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked. Jacket darkened, with chipping and numerous small pieces missing.

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Bookseller: ANTHOLOGY BOOKSELLERS (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 13092
Title: Sparks Fly Upward: A Novel
Author: La Farge, Oliver
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Good (no DJ)
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1931
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