New York: Scribner, 1995. [1995] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE. Condition of book: Overall Fine. Binding tight, free of crack and tears. Free of bookplates, stickers, writing in text, and page tears. Not a book club, former library book, or print-on demand copy. Free of smelly or speckled humidity stains; or the smell of a former smoker. Kept in temperature-controlled environment. Dustjacket: minor creases (from shelving), else overall Fine. Price intact on flap. Dustjacket protected in Mylar cover. Book in gift-giving condition. In 1993, after nine years as an architect in New York City, Wade Mayfield returned to North Carolina. At 33, he had returned to his father's house to die of AIDS. Against the backdrop of the ongoing AIDS pandemic, this book explores such timeless matters as love, family, loyalty and suffering, race, freedom, and duty. Wonderful writing and story-telling, this story stands rich, full, and free on its own. Excellence. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

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Bookseller: R. Siedlecki Vintage Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001202
Title: The Promise of Rest
Author: Price, Reynolds
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0684801493
ISBN 13: 9780684801490
Publisher: Scribner
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1995
Keywords: Promise of Rest, Reynolds Price; AIDS; North Carolina; love; family, Loyalty

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We are a well-established, well-respected dealer that is professional, honest, and ethical in our business dealings. We tend to describe each book in a reserved, conservative manner, rather than oversell a book or sidestep the responsibility of addressing its flaws. Book club editions and library books along with books without dustjackets (if they came with dustjackets) are pointed out in our descriptions. We describe our books in detail, pointing out the precise condition of each book based on our opinion. It's your assurance that the book we describe is as close as possible to the book you’ll receive. In business since 1991, we typically have five-star ratings on major web sites.

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