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A Fairy Tale of New York
by DONLEAVY, J.P
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Wadsworth, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence, 1973. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 341 pages. A novel that was based on Donleavy's play "Fariy Tales of New York." A well received work from the author of the classic book "The Ginger Man" and numerous other books. A near fine copy in cloth boards in a very good plus dust jacket with some light wear.
Synopsis
A Fairy Tale of New York is a novel by Irish American author J. P. Donleavy, published in 1973. The plot concerns Irish-American Cornelius Christian's return to New York after studying in Ireland. The novel was based around Donleavy's earlier work Fairy Tales of New York, a successful stage play published in 1961.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 200396
- Title
- A Fairy Tale of New York
- Author
- DONLEAVY, J.P
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- Literature
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About the Seller
Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2008
Wadsworth, Illinois
About Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
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