Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing paperback copy of Where I’m Calling From by Raymond Carver. First Vintage Contemporaries Edition stated, June 1989 Vintage Contemporaries. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and $8.95 cover price.
The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, some light stains on the top page block, mild surface wear, strong title on an un-cracked spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, strong spine ends, no spine tilt, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the crossed out name of the previous owner on the inside cover. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The endpapers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The first collection of stories from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) breathed new life into the American short story, showing us the humor and tragedy that dwell in the hearts of ordinary people.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
