THE PIT, A Story of Chicago.
by Norris, Frank
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Stockton, California, United States
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About This Item
Pages 421 pp.8vo. Red cloth. 1st edition, 2nd printing, published February, 1903. Second volume in The Epic of the Wheat trilogy. Taylor 10. BAL 15038. In a somewhat worn & soiled binding, yet tight and in good condition overall. Interior hinges appears to have been restored.
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
- Maxwell's Bookmark (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5969
- Title
- THE PIT, A Story of Chicago.
- Author
- Norris, Frank
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st edition, 2nd printing, published February, 1903.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York: Doubleday, Page & Co. 1903.
Terms of Sale
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Returnable for any reason within 7 days of receipt
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Stockton, California
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- BAL
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.