New York: Random House, 1992. This Stated First Edition (and unless it's stated, it's NOT) is in Fine, unread condition, with a Fine, unclipped dust jacket. (Click on photo.) In short, it's highly collectible for James Michener admirers. This story of how a small-town Pennsylvania boy becomes one of the world's most popular authors is a fascinating tale, covering Michener's real-life adventures in countries all over the globe. In fact, the front and rear endpapers are illustrated maps of the places that have been significant in the author's life. Addionally, the book includes sixteen pages of black-and-white photographic inserts. The book is bound in cream-colored paper over boards, a blue cloth spine, and gilt lettering and borders on the front panel and spine. The book measures 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches and includes 520 pages, with Index. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001460
Title: The World Is My Home: A Memoir
Author: Michener, James A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0679401342
ISBN 13: 9780679401346
Publisher: Random House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1992
Keywords: Aubiography, American Authors
Bookseller catalogs: General Non-Fiction; American Literature; Biography and Autobiography;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Grimalkin Books

Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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