The Pit: A Story of Chicago.
by NORRIS, Frank
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Ink name on front free endpaper; slightly shelf-slanted; a bright copy with light use to extremities.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Doubleday, Page & Co.,, 1903.. First edition, fifth printing.. publisher's red gilt cloth.. Ink name on front free endpaper; slightly shelf-slanted; a bright copy with light use to extremities.. 8vo,. BAL 15038. The Epic of the Wheat.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14499
- Title
- The Pit: A Story of Chicago.
- Author
- NORRIS, Frank
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's red gilt cloth.
- Book Condition
- Used - Ink name on front free endpaper; slightly shelf-slanted; a bright copy with light use to extremities.
- Edition
- First edition, fifth printing.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Doubleday, Page & Co.,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1903.
- Pages
- 421 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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