Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Unspeakable Practices, Unnatural Acts by Donald Barthelme in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1968 Farrar, Straus and Giroux. First Printing 1968 stated.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, moderate edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the second free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with price intact, mild surface wear and heavy edge wear, chips, gaps and small tears. First state jacket with $4.95 price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A collection of short stories by American writer Donald Barthelme including: The Indian Uprising ~ The Balloon ~ This Newspaper Here ~ Robert Kennedy Saved from Drowning ~ Report ~ The Dolt ~ The Police Band ~ Edward and Pia ~ A Few Moments of Sleeping and Waking ~ Can We Talk ~ Game ~ Alice ~ A Picture History of the War ~ The President ~ See the Moon?
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
