New York: William Morrow & Co., 1985. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Irving's sixth novel, the basis for the movie of the same name, is the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch, obstetrician, founder and director of an orphanage in rural St. Cloud's, Maine. It is also the story of Dr. Larch's favorite orphan, Homer Wells; light stain and crease on spine o/w boards and text are clean, tight, square; Very Good in Fine dustjacket. Collectable.

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The Cider House Rules is a 1985 novel by John Irving. It has been adapted into a film of the same name and a stage play by Peter Parnell.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000412
Title: CIDER HOUSE RULES
Author: Irving, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 068803036X
ISBN 13: 9780688030360
Publisher: William Morrow & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1985
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, AMERICAN LITERATURE, MAINE, HEALTH CARE, NEW ENGLAND
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Novel; Fine Literature; New England;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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