THE MYSTERIES OF PITTSBURGH. A Novel
by Chabon, Michael
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A very good plus copy
- ISBN 10
- 0340423463
- ISBN 13
- 9780340423462
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1988. First edition. Paperback. A very good plus copy. Uncorrected Proof of the author's first book that shows a publication date of 19 May 1988. A coming-of-age tale set during the early 1980s in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chabon submitted this as his thesis for the Master of Fine Arts degree. One of his advisors, the novelist MacDonald Harris, sent it to his literary agent. It was published and became a best seller. Bound in the original powder blue, perfect bound printed wrappers. 240 pages.
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Details
- Seller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 14442
- Title
- THE MYSTERIES OF PITTSBURGH. A Novel
- Author
- Chabon, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good plus copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0340423463
- ISBN 13
- 9780340423462
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- advance copy, first book, coming-of-age novel, modern literature, fiction, Pittsburgh, PA, thesis
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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