On the River Styx and Other Stories
by Matthiessen, Peter
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New in As New dust jacket
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
NY: Random House. As New in As New dust jacket. 1989. Stated First Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. 0394533993 . Quarter bound in publisher's red cloth over cream boards, gilt lettering on spine, author's initials, gilt on cover. This is the author's first published collection of short stories, which is now considered a modern classic. This was published in a limited first printing, and is now quite scarce. These ten stories were selected by the author, and were written over a period of 35 years. An absolute "must-have" title for Peter Matthiessen collectors.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition. AS NEW/AS NEW.. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. x, (i), 208, (1) pp .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26625
- Title
- On the River Styx and Other Stories
- Author
- Matthiessen, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- New As New in As New dust jacket
- Edition
- Stated First Edition. First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- 0394533993, Short Stories, Literature;, First Edition
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
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Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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