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The Magic Barrel
by Bernard Malamud
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- first
- Condition
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1958. First Edition. First edition. Measuring approximately 8.5" x 5.75" with 214 numbered pages.
This book is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping and scuffing to both ends of spine. Minor foxing to bottom edge of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front endpaper. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine and top of front panel. Moderate sunning and staining to spine and both panels. Original 3.75 price on front flap.
The Magic Barrel is a 1958 collection of thirteen short stories written by Bernard Malamud and published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Also, the Jewish Publication Society released its own edition at the same time.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(O3-17).
This book is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping and scuffing to both ends of spine. Minor foxing to bottom edge of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front endpaper. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine and top of front panel. Moderate sunning and staining to spine and both panels. Original 3.75 price on front flap.
The Magic Barrel is a 1958 collection of thirteen short stories written by Bernard Malamud and published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Also, the Jewish Publication Society released its own edition at the same time.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(O3-17).
Synopsis
Bernard Malamud was an author of novels and short stories. His novel, The Magic Barrel, won the National Book Award in 1959. The novel is comprised of thirteen stories, most taking place in dingy streets in New York, and others in Italy. The book has been recognized as a classic from the time in which it was published. The stories tell of matchmakers, rabbis, egg candlers, struggle and delights while blending urban realism and Yiddish idioms in a wonderfully artistic fashion. The author’s warmth and ironic humor make the stories universally appealing and unique. The stories included are The First Seven Years, The Mourners, The Girl of My Dreams, Angel Levine, Behold the Key, Take Pity, The Prison, The Lady of the Lake, A Summer's Reading, The Bill, The Last Mohican, The Loan, and The Magic Barrel.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5821
- Title
- The Magic Barrel
- Author
- Bernard Malamud
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1958
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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