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The Pit
by Norris, Frank
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Publisher's presentation copy, grey paper over boards, printed spine label. Minor wear at head of spine, else fine
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Doubleday, Page, 1903. Special Presentation Edition, inscribed on presentation page to Mr. Harrison G. Otis. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's presentation copy, grey paper over boards, printed spine label. Minor wear at head of spine, else fine. Special Presentation Edition, inscribed on presentation page to Mr. Harrison G. Otis. 1 vols. 8vo. Harrison Gray Otis (1837-1917) was the president and general manager of the Times-Mirror Company, publisher of the Los Angeles Times. McElrath A7.1.a.1; BAL 15038
Synopsis
This classic literary critique of turn-of-the-century capitalism in the United States reveals Norris's powerful story of an obsessed trader intent on cornering the wheat market and the consequences of his unchecked greed.
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 261581
- Title
- The Pit
- Author
- Norris, Frank
- Format/Binding
- 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Publisher's presentation copy, grey paper over boards, printed spine label. Minor wear at head of spine, else fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Special Presentation Edition, inscribed on presentation page to
- Publisher
- Doubleday, Page
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1903
- Keywords
- American | Frank Norris
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
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