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New York: Alfred A Knopf, 2000. Undetermined. fine. Uncorrected Proof Copy. 306pp. Octavo in original grey paper wrappers. Black lettering on front and spine. Reproduction of the published copy cover as colour illustrated frontispiece. B&W photo of author at beginning. In near fine to fine condition. Adams' final novel, published posthumously and reviving the cast from her previous work, A Southern Exposure. Set during World War II, the book deals with growing anti-Semitism and bigotry in a less than idyllic small Southern town. This is an uncorrected proof copy. 2000
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- Seller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 134488
- Title
- After the War
- Author
- Adams, Alice
- Format/Binding
- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Alfred A Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- American Fiction|World War 2
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About the Seller
Aquila Books
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Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Glossary
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...