Franklin Cente, PA: The Franklin Library, 1981. First Printing, First Edition Thus. . Full-Leather. Fine/Issued Without Jacket. The limited edition of a late novel by Shaw, a mid-20th Century playwright and novelist probably best known for "The Young Lions" and "Lucy Crown." This is the Franklin Library Limited Edition in black full leather with gilt decoration and lettering on the spine and both covers, with three raised bands on the spine, green moire silk pastedowns and a matching ribbon bookmark sewn-in. 491 pages on archival-quality paper; all text edges gilded. Illustrated by Mark Bellerose, and containing a "Special Message" by the author to the reader. Perhaps a bit of soiling on text edges, o/w clean and unmarked, tight and square. Very collectable.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005214
Title: BREAD UPON THE WATERS
Author: Shaw, Irwin
Format/Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Issued Without Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing, First Edition Thus.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Franklin Library
Place of Publication: Franklin Cente, PA
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, FIRST EDITION, LIMITED NY, GOOD DEEDS,
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Novel; Fine Literature; Franklin Library;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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