Book of American Martyrs, A – Joyce Carol Oates
NF/NF Remainder

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing hardcover copy of A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates. First Edition stated, 2017 Ecco. First Printing, with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a convex spine, a large Remainder mark on the bottom page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition without any marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild edge wear, chips and small tears. First state jacket with the $25.95 price and the 1006 date code on the front flap looks great in a new archival wrap.

A Book of American Martyrs is a stunning, timely depiction of an issue hotly debated on a national stage but which makes itself felt most lastingly in communities torn apart by violence and hatred.