New York: Atheneum , 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. A fine and accessible memoir, a stated First Edition, the second novel by the noted playwright and hinges on a Requiem Mass of sorts, the book becomes a universal meditation on love, marriage, family, and death. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound in hardcover format, generally clean, lightly toned at worst, light smudging to bottom foretip, minimal rubbing to extremities. Handsomely produced black cloth over boards, blind-stamped title and author initials to front cover, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. 431 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 357254
Title: A Mass for the Dead
Author: Gibson, William
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Atheneum
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1968
Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: William Gibson A Mass for the dead first edition

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