Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Another River, Another Town: A Teenage Tank Gunner Comes of Age in Combat – 1945 by John P. Irwin. First Edition stated, 2002 Random House. First Printing with number line starting at 2, as per publisher.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. There is a white paper label with the previous owner’s name and address. Otherwise, the interior is in Near Fine condition with no other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price is on the front flap.
Another River, Another Town is the story of John P. Irwin, a teenage tank gunner whose idealistic desire to achieve heroism is shattered by the incredibly different view of life the world of combat demands. He comes to the realization that the realm of warfare has almost nothing in common with the civilian life from which he has come.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
