Better Times Than These
by GROOM, WINSTON
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; advance reading copy in wrappers. Near fine. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author to Gloria Jones, widow of
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Summit Books, 1978. First Edition; advance reading copy in wrappers. Near fine. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author to Gloria Jones, widow of the co-dedicatee, James Jones, “To Gloria, You get the nice copy later, but I wanted you to have this one now. It’s special and so are you...”
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Details
- Seller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 38138P
- Title
- Better Times Than These
- Author
- GROOM, WINSTON
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; advance reading copy in wrappers. Near fine. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author to Gloria Jones, widow of
- Publisher
- Summit Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1978
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Reading Copy
- Indicates a book that is perfectly serviceable for reading. It may have a defect or damage. As such, reading copy is not a...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...