New York, NY Penguin Group: Penguin Books , 1991. Paperback First Edition thus [1991]; First Printing indicated. First Edition thus [1991]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use; just a hint of rubbing to the panels; a very mild bump about three-quarters up the front edge of the backstrip; the binding shows the very slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches). 149 pages. Translated by Helen Lane. Language: English. Weight: 8.9 ounces. Trade Paperback.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 54544
Title: In Praise of the Stepmother.
Author: Mario Vargas Llosa
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition thus [1991]; First Printing indicated.
ISBN 10: 0140157085
ISBN 13: 9780140157086
Publisher: Penguin Group: Penguin Books ,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1991.
Bookseller catalogs: Literature: World; Authors K-P; Authors Q-Z; Modernist Fiction; Peru; Spanish Literature;

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