Cities of the Plain
by MCCARTHY, CORMAC
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; uncorrected proof in publisher’s wrappers. A fine copy.
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998. First Edition; uncorrected proof in publisher’s wrappers. A fine copy.
Synopsis
Cities of the Plain is the final volume of American novelist Cormac McCarthy's The Border Trilogy . The title is a reference to Sodom and Gomorrah. The novel b rings together John Grady Cole from All the Pretty Horses and Billy Parnham from The Crossing . Cities of the Plain focuses on Parnham's doomed relationship with a young Mexican prostitute.
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Details
- Seller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 15405P
- Title
- Cities of the Plain
- Author
- MCCARTHY, CORMAC
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; uncorrected proof in publisher’s wrappers. A fine copy.
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1998
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Wrappers
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- Fine
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- Uncorrected Proof
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