New York: E.P. Dutton, Publisher, 1989. First printing w/full number line, stated first American edition. Maroon boards, maroon cloth spine wrap, gilt spine titles, slight shelf wear. Pages crisp, clean; slight fox at endpages. Dust wrapper fine; protected in new clear sleeve. From the cover: "In the tradition of Jean Cocteau's 'Les Enfants Terribles,' considered a masterpiece, this is a far better book." - Anthony Burgess. 155 pages.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

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Bookseller: BiblioStax (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006263
Title: The Holy Innocents: A Romance
Author: Adair, Gilbert
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0525247882
ISBN 13: 9780525247883
Publisher: E.P. Dutton, Publisher
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1989
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: FICTION

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