The Eye of the Heart. Stories from Latin America. Edited by Barbara Howes.
by [Latin American Anthology]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Indianapolis:: Bobbs Merrill,, 1973.. First Printing of the First Edition. A Fine copy in a Near Fine price clipped dust jacket with a small nick to the spine heel. This copy is inscribed by the editor Barbara Howes. This anthology contains short stories by Neruda, Borges, Mistral, Fuentes, Amado and Paz to name a few of the contributors.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gregor Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28586
- Title
- The Eye of the Heart. Stories from Latin America. Edited by Barbara Howes.
- Author
- [Latin American Anthology]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Printing of the First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bobbs Merrill,
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis:
- Date Published
- 1973.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE LATIN AMERICAN;
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About the Seller
Gregor Rare Books
Biblio member since 2007
Langley, Washington
About Gregor Rare Books
Gregor Rare Books is an open shop in the beautiful waterfront village of Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. We offer a fine selection of Distinctive Literature in the First Edition. Our shop hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm pst.
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- Inscribed
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- Fine
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