Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of them by Joyce Carol Oates. First Edition unstated, 1969 Vanguard Press. Fourth Printing stated and SBN 8149-0668-0 on the copyright page.
The exterior of the book is in Very Good condition with clean, lightly faded, cloth boards. Also, strong title gilt on a straight spine, lightly foxed page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, heavy edge wear, and rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with an erased price on the second free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in a Very Good condition with mild surface wear, heavy edge wear, a sunned spine and chips and tears. First state dust jacket has the $6.95 price on the front flap and the NB Award emblem partially removed. L
The members of the Wendall family struggle for thirty years to understand the obscure forces constantly tearing at their lives and happiness
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
