New York, NY Grove Press: Black Cat , 1961. Paperback First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. EX-LIBRARY, showing minimal indications thereof. It does appear that the front endpaper has been removed - and perhaps a half-title page or flyleaf as well, for the text begins with the title page. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a small, faint dampstain at the head of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but one that remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 12mo. 294 pages. Mass Market Paperback. First published in 1856, eclipsed for 93 years, Hernan Melville's last full-length novel : " A series of parodies, each exploring a another aspect of what is involved when a man risks his confidence, his faith, in someone else.... akin to "Pilgrim's Progress" or "Don Quixote".

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 46277
Title: The Confidence-Man: " A Masquerade"
Author: Herman Melville
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus [1961], so stated.
Publisher: Grove Press: Black Cat ,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1961.
Bookseller catalogs: English Literature; Humorous Fiction; Classic American Fiction; Classic American Literature; American Popular Fiction; Vintage Popular Fiction; Modern Fiction First Editions;

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