Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback edition, later printing of Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance by Richard Powers. First Harper Perennial Edition described, 1992 Harper Perennial. Presumed Later Printing with no subsequent printing, a Reprinted 2001 statement, and a HB 01.31.2020 date code. This appears to be the last printing of the First PB edition.
The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with a partial crease on the front of the aged photo album cover design. Also with, a few light smudges on page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, strong spine ends, mild edge wear and rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Appears unread.
In the spring of 1914, renowned photographer August Sander took a photograph of three young men on their way to a country dance. This haunting image, capturing the last moments of innocence on the brink of World War I, provides the central focus of Powers’s brilliant and compelling novel.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
