A Book of Common Prayer
by Didion, Joan
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- near fine
- Seller
-
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Library, 1981. signed limited. hardcover. near fine. SIGNED LIMITED edition, leather-bound. Book near fine, faint scratch at top of front cover, fabric on paste-downs and end papers slightly faded around edges, top edge scratched towards spine. Comes with notes from editors.
Synopsis
A Book of Common Prayer is a 1977 novel by Joan Didion. It is a story of both personal and political tragedy in the imaginary Central American country of "Boca Grande. " In 1983 Didion would publish Salvador, a book of essays on corruption and violence in El Salvador; the fiction and non-fiction reflect a similar perspective of rage and despair.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2207151
- Title
- A Book of Common Prayer
- Author
- Didion, Joan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- signed limited
- Publisher
- Franklin Library
- Date Published
- 1981
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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