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The Voice of Asia
by Michener, James A
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Deep River, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1951. First Edition. First printing Near fine in tan cloth covered boards with a gilt on black title block on the spine. An octavo of 8 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches with a dampness stain on the upper edge of the spine and the upper edges of the front and rear boards In a very good+, unclipped dust jacket with shallow 1/8 inch deep chips at the upper and lower ends of the spine area and two shallow chips with related small closed tears at the lower edge of the front panel. This is the first state of the first edition which can be identified by mention of the play South Pacific on the rear flap of the dust jacket. All other states fail to mention this famous musical adaptation of Michener's earlier work. 338 pages of text.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Town's End Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- TB32782
- Title
- The Voice of Asia
- Author
- Michener, James A
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1951
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Town's End Books
Biblio member since 2009
Deep River, Connecticut
About Town's End Books
We purchase and sell only collectible first editions in a number of fields all focused on Americana. We are primarily mail order sellers; however, we are open by appointment and welcome visits from customers.
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