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FIREFLIES

by Naipaul, Shiva

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First American Edition. New. Sharp copy of the Trinidadian author's first book, a satirical novel set in Trinidad's Hindu community. First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); full black cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in gilt and metallic red on spine and front cover; yellow topstain; dustjacket; [vi],436,[6]pp. Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $7.95), with faint, vertical creases running the length of both flaps. The Trinidadian author's first novel.

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Bookseller
Captain Ahab's Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
769
Title
FIREFLIES
Author
Naipaul, Shiva
Book Condition
New New
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First American Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1971

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Gilt
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