Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1965. First American Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 7x5x1. Farrar, Straus and Giroux; New York, 1966. Hardcover. First US Edition. A Very Good, navy blue cloth binding with silver lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, previous owner name and date handwritten in ink front pastedown, bit of age toning to pages, bit of discoloration along board and spine edges, slightly cocked, top text block edge stained navy blue with a couple of small moisture spots, slightly bowed boards, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, 1-inch tear bottom front turn, some sunning to panel/flap margins and verso, Dust wrapper. A nice and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 121pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

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Bookseller: Lavendier Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: SKU1040350
Title: Mother in History
Author: Jean Stafford
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First American Edition
ISBN 10: 0374213720
ISBN 13: 9780374213725
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Date Published: 1965
Size: 7x5x1
X weight: 10 oz

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