Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance
by Powers, Richard
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Beech Tree Books, 1985. Uncorrected proof. Uncorrected galley proof of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's first book, issued to reviewers and publishing industry figures before publication of the first edition. [x], 452 pp. Bound in publisher's wraps. Former owner's name written in sharpie on the front wrap, else Near Fine. Laid in letter from publisher dated May 17, 1985 and two sheets on colored paper: one with a blurb from Gilbert Sorrentino, another from Nicholas Delbanco. Housed in a purple cloth custom slipcase.
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Details
- Seller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 140944806
- Title
- Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance
- Author
- Powers, Richard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Uncorrected proof
- Publisher
- Beech Tree Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- uncorrected proof, proofs, galleys, galley, ARC, advance reading copy, Pulitzer Prize
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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