New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1983). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper with touch of wear to spine head. Publisher's orange and green cloth. Her first book. Dustjacket praise by fellow Caribbean author Derek Walcott. INSCRIBED to Emily with "Best wishes" and SIGNED by the author on the half-title page.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 007984
Title: AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RIVER
Author: KINCAID, Jamaica
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in a Fine dustwrapper with touch of wear to spine head
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: (1983)
Keywords: Signed, Inscribed, Caribbean Literature, Modern Firsts, African-American Literature, Modern First Editions, Women's Literature, First Book
Bookseller catalogs: First Book; African-American Literature;

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Charles Agvent

All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.

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Charles Agvent

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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