Cathedral

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Raymond Carver directly on the title page--signature only--no inscription. Tight and clean copy in superb condition with only a former paper label professionally and neatly removed from the front free endpaper. The… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Light soiling to the bulked edge of text at the top. Near Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. Cloth-backed boards. Although his previous collection achieved some popularity, this title is really Carver's breakthrough and break-away (from the restraints of Gordon Lish's style) book. In it, Carver moved beyond the constraining… Read more about this item

First edition, near fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by Tess Gallagher underneath the dedication to her and John Gardner.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Softcover. Fine. Uncorrected Proof in plain blue printed wraps. Although his previous collection achieved some popularity, this title is really Carver's breakthrough and break-away (from the restraints of Gordon Lish's style) book. In it, Carver moved beyond the constraining label of minimalism to mine an emotional depth not present in… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Foxing to top bulked text edge. Near Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. Cloth-backed boards. Although his previous collection achieved some popularity, this title is really Carver's breakthrough and break-away (from the restraints of Gordon Lish's style) book. In it, Carver moved beyond the constraining label of minimalism to mine… Read more about this item

Carver, Raymond. Cathedral: Stories. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Printing of the First Edition. ISBN: 0394528840. A Fine tight unread copy in a Fine, unclipped dust jacket. This collection of twelve short stories includes: Feathers; Chef's House; Preservation; The Compartment; A Small Good Thing; Vitamins; Careful; Where I'm Calling From; The Train; Fever; The Bridle; and Cathedral.… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. Fine in very good dustwrapper with a tiny hole to the rear wrap and some creasing.

London: Collins, 1984. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine but for bkplt. of minor Canadian poet, in jacket that is fine but for a razor slit across the front panel, that has been tape repaired. It is barely visible, but it is there. This remains a very attractive copy. ( see photo ).

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. Cloth-backed boards. Although his previous collection achieved some popularity, this title is really Carver's breakthrough and break-away (from the restraints of Gordon Lish's style) book. In it, Carver moved beyond the constraining label of minimalism to mine an emotional depth not present in his… Read more about this item

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394528840 . First edition. Review copy. Knopf printed card reads - with the compliments of the author, to be published pictorial placard, 5" X7" photograph of the author with his signature on reverse & copyright date noted in his hand along with signature… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Softcover. Faint stain on the bottom of the front cover with a small, darker stain on the rear cover; slight crease upper front corner. Still Near Fine. Uncorrected Proof in plain blue printed wraps. Although his previous collection achieved some popularity, this title is really Carver's breakthrough and break-away (from… Read more about this item

The highly sought-after, third collection of 12 short stories from a master of the genre. This collection has achieved a kind of modern classic status. Hardcover with jacket. Very faint foxing to book edges.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Paperback. Good.

Vintage Books, 2009. Paperback. Clean & Unmarked. 5x0x7. A very clean and straight copy. Clean text and an uncreased spine. New. 214 pp.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper with a tiny crease on each flap.

Vintage, 1989. Paperback. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Knopf, 1983. First edition. Review copy with publisher's review slip laid in. Author and critic Doris Grumbach's copy with her initials at bottom of front endpaper. Board edges lightly toned as usually seen otherwise fine in near fine dust jacket with small tear to upper rear panel.

Vintage Books USA, 1984. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. Softcover. Near Fine. Uncorrected Proof. Printed blue wrappers. Spine a bit sunned, else near fine. Signed by Carver and dated in the year of publication. An excellent collection of stories, considered by many the author's best.