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Lamb in His Bosom
by Caroline Miller
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1933. First Edition, First Printing. First Edition, First Printing with "FIRST EDITION" stated on the copyright page. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 5.25" with 345 numbered pages.
This book is in good condition. Moderate surface wear and staining to the boards. Front hinge cracked exposing mesh. Book is slightly cocked causing overbite. Rear hinge is detached from binding. Previous owner's signature on the front endpaper.
The story of a poor white woman growing to maturity in the pre-Civil War rural south. The personal and extended family struggles, and ups and downs of day-to-day living, in the rural culture.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(M7-3).
This book is in good condition. Moderate surface wear and staining to the boards. Front hinge cracked exposing mesh. Book is slightly cocked causing overbite. Rear hinge is detached from binding. Previous owner's signature on the front endpaper.
The story of a poor white woman growing to maturity in the pre-Civil War rural south. The personal and extended family struggles, and ups and downs of day-to-day living, in the rural culture.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(M7-3).
Synopsis
Lamb in His Bosom is a 1933 novel by Caroline Miller. It won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1934. It also won the Prix Femina in 1934 and became an immediate best-seller. Many names and historical parts of this book were contributed by William Avery McIntosh, of Mt. Pleasant, Wayne County, Georgia. His only child, a daughter, is still living in Northeast Georgia.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4341
- Title
- Lamb in His Bosom
- Author
- Caroline Miller
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1933
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cocked
- Refers to a state where the spine of a book is lightly "twisted" in such a way that the front and rear boards of a book do not...
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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