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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

by Bradbury, Ray

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New York: Ballantine Books, [1955]. First edition. A just about fine copy, touch of rubbing to cloth at spine ends in a very good dust jacket, white background of dust jacket shows some moderate dust soiling, otherwise front panel nice and bright, spine panel title lettering color faded as usual but still quite readable, light shelf wear to spine ends. (10304). Octavo, illustrations by Joe Mugnaini, original red cloth, lettered in black. Currey binding B2, probable second state with publisher's logo printed correctly at base of spine. This title reprints the contents of DARK CARNIVAL (1947), most with revisions and it also includes four stories collected here for the first time; "The Dwarf," "The Watchful Poker Chip of H. Matisse," "Touched With Fire," and "The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone." See Barron: Horror Literature 3-34. Bleiler: The Guide to Supernatural Fiction #259.

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Bookseller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
10304
Title
THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
Author
Bradbury, Ray
Book Condition
Used - A just about fine copy, touch of rubbing to cloth at spine ends in a very good dust jacket, white background of dust jacket show
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
[1955]
Keywords
Fantasy . Horror . SC

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