A Summons to Memphis.
by TAYLOR, Peter
- Used
- Condition
- A very good copy with some minor wrinkling to text and wrappers.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1986.. Uncorrected proof copy.. publisher's printed wrappers with publication information added in ink to front panel.. A very good copy with some minor wrinkling to text and wrappers.. 8vo,.
Synopsis
A Summons to Memphis is a 1986 novel by Peter Taylor which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1987. It is the recollection of Phillip Carver, a middle aged editor from New York City, who is summoned back to Memphis by his two conniving unmarried sisters to help them prevent the marriage of their elderly father to a younger woman.
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Details
- Seller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 11103
- Title
- A Summons to Memphis.
- Author
- TAYLOR, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's printed wrappers with publication information added in ink to front panel.
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good copy with some minor wrinkling to text and wrappers.
- Edition
- Uncorrected proof copy.
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1986.
- Pages
- 198 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Uncorrected Proof
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