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Major Writers of America
by Perry Miller, General Editor, Jean C Sisk (Baltimore Public Schools), editor
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt, Brace and World, Inc., 1966. FIRST SHORTER ADDITION THUS, FIRST PRINTING THUS. Hardcover. VERY GOOD PLUS. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents MAJOR WRITERS OF AMERICA, SHORTER EDITION. From Benjamin Franklin to William Faulkner, and all the great American writers in between, this book samples their work in 1,052 pages, including indices for both titles and first lines. 7 1/8" x 9 1/2", with no dust jacket (presumably as issued), may require additional postage. This "shorter edition" , edited by Jean Sisk, came out 4 years after the original "longer edition" of 1962, and as such it's a FIRST EDITION THUS, FIRST PRINTING THUS. Overall condition is VERY GOOD PLUS. Pages = Very Good: tanning to edges, owner's name and addy on front reverse cover, penned note on first fep, else white, clear, tight, sharp, with no additional marks. Cover (navy blue cloth boards with silver gilt design and gold particulars) = Very Good Plus: 3 small creases spine, one inch scratch on right front, yet titles clear, tight, square, no tears, chips or unraveling .
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- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 259
- Title
- Major Writers of America
- Author
- Perry Miller, General Editor, Jean C Sisk (Baltimore Public Schools), editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Shorter edition thus, First printing thus
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and World, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; poets and poetry;
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Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
At Hatfield Books and Memorabilia, we take unusual care describing each book and its detailed condition. We do this so you, the customer, knows what you are getting for your hard earned money! If you are not satisfied with what you receive, wrap it back up and return it within 30 days of receipt, and we will promptly reimburse your PayPal account the full price paid plus the original shipping costs (if any).
About the Seller
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
Biblio member since 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
One word encapsulates 5 STAR Biblio member Hatfield Books and Memorabilia...CARE. We care enough about each book and our customer to carefully research and examine it, so we can fulfill your expectations. At Hatfield books, you will never see "may have some damage..." or "may have some markings..." Instead you will see details. Call us with questions during regular business hours (513-805-6725), or leave us a message. We'll get back to you (in the US)the next business day. Or e-mail us at "hatfieldbook@gmail.com".
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