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TRISTESSA

by Kerouac, Jack

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AVON, 1960-01-01. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. A nice mass market paperback, with tight binding and an unmarked text.From a private smoke free collection.Shipping within 24 hours with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Synopsis

Tristessa is a novella by Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac set in Mexico City. It is based on his relationship with a Mexican prostitute (the title character). The woman's real name was Esperanza; Kerouac changed her name to Tristessa ("tristeza" means sadness in Spanish and Portuguese). This novel has been translated into Spanish by Jorge García-Robles, of Mexico City.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
KerrBOX12-112za
Title
TRISTESSA
Author
Kerouac, Jack
Format/Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
AVON
Date Published
1960-01-01
Weight
0.13 lbs

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About Stock & Trade

Stock & Trade is owned and operated by Michael Lamb of Portland Oregon. After 25 years in the retail book trade. Mr. Lamb is consulting on the collection of rare, used and out print titles by facilitating the procurement of large quantity of books for the enjoyment and decoration of homes, private clubs, hotels and businesses. Stock & Trade also handles the liquidation of libraries from individual estates, businesses and private collections. All books sold are in stated condition and are 100 percent returnable.

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Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Mass Market
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First Edition
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