New York: St. Martin's/Marek, 1984. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo (8.5"x6"). 151pp. Black paper-covered boards with giltstamped title to spine. Textblock edges lightly foxed. Illustrated dust jacket covered in protective mylar, not price-clipped. Gift inscription to ffep & flat signed to half title. Includes two signed letters to Asheville antiquarian booksellers. First edition, first printing of author's first book.

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Bookseller: Downtown Books & News (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3776
Title: Why We Never Danced the Charleston
Author: Greene, Harlan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, first printing
ISBN 10: 0312878818
ISBN 13: 9780312878818
Publisher: St. Martin's/Marek
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1984

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