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Babes and Sucklings
by Philip Wylie
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1929. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". None . A very smart first edition of this witty novel by prolific American writer, Philip Wylie. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth binding.An early novel by American writer Philip Wylie, who specialised in works ranging from pulp science fiction to mystery and satire. A handful of Wylie's works exercised great influence in 20th century pulp magazines and comic books, such as the work that followed this one, Gladiator (1930) which partially inspired the comic-book character Superman. This particular work seems to take a more grounded yet satirical environment, centering on a writer named Thornton and his social circle's relationships with one another. In the original cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear to the extremities and a small mark to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot. Endpapers are age toned. Near Fine
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 905Y17
- Title
- Babes and Sucklings
- Author
- Philip Wylie
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1929
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Modern Fiction Philip Wylie American Literature Philip Wylie
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Shelf Wear
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