The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
by Gaines, Ernest J
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Dial Press, 1971. First Edition, First Printing. Near Fine/Near Fine. A wonderful First Printing [so stated] of Ernest Gaines' important book. Near Fine in faux brown leather binding with only the slightest of wear at the corners and "Esther G. Parker, 1971" on the front free endpaper. The Near Fine dustjacket is complete with the original price ($6.95) and has been laminated to preserve it; light wear appears on the dustjacket prior to preservation. A lovely copy.
Synopsis
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The book was made into an award-winning television movie in 1973. The film holds importance as one of the first films to deal with African-American characters with depth and sympathy. It preceded the ground-breaking television miniseries Roots by four years. The story depicts the struggles of African Americans as seen through the eyes of the narrator, a woman named Jane Pittman.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 649
- Title
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
- Author
- Gaines, Ernest J
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Dial Press
- Date Published
- 1971
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
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SANDY, Oregon
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