First Edition, First Printing. Author's first novel. Near fine in original full cloth, titled in black on spine, and very good pictorial dust jacket. Small closed tear at top of front panel of dust jacket and rubbing on head of spine, otherwise very light wear to a nice, bright jacket. Octavo. 5.75 x 8.25 in. [vi], 280 pp. A very nice copy.

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Bookseller: Grinning Cat Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 9117
Title: The Floating Opera
Author: BARTH, JOHN
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - First Edition, First Printing. Author's first novel. Near fine in original full cloth, titled in black on spine, and very good p
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 2811010114
ISBN 13: 9782811010119
Publisher: Appleton-Century Crofts
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1956
Bookseller catalogs: LITERATURE;

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.