A Special Providence
by Richard Yates
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- Seller
-
Portland , Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
First edition and author's third book, second novel. Very mild sunning to top edges of boards. About fine overall, but with prior owner's very small name/address sticker on FEP, otherwise near fine dust jacket with original price of 5.95.
Synopsis
A Special Providence is a novel by American writer Richard Yates. First published in 1969, Yates' third book concerns the dual exploits of an awkward infantry soldier in World War II and his mother, a deluded sculptor living in New York City.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Anthony Greene (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2019_217
- Title
- A Special Providence
- Author
- Richard Yates
- Format/Binding
- Tight
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1969
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Anthony Greene
A full refund of the purchase price, minus postage costs, will be provided if the seller is notified within 5 days of receipt and the book is returned within 10 days of receipt in the original condition. I prefer to ship international orders by air because of delays and other issues that can frequently occur. I will refund postage overages, after shipping and insurance costs are calculated and confirmed. I do not charge for packing materials or handling.
About the Seller
Anthony Greene
Biblio member since 2019
Portland , Oregon
About Anthony Greene
I buy and sell books to support a lifelong habit of collecting authors I treasure. I have a passion for story telling and vision. I have a large collection of authors, primarily in modern fiction, non fiction and children's literature. I am releasing many titles back into the world; first editions, many signed, some rare. Hit me up with questions; I will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you for your interest.
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