New York: Random House, 1955. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21cm); black cloth, with titling and author's initials blocked and titled in blue, green, and gilt on spine and front cover; blue topstain; dustjacket; [viii],406,[2]pp. Signed by the author opposite the title page. A Fine copy, with the topstain bright and unfaded. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $3.95), with light wear to extremities, and a few milimeters of touch-up to spine ends, evident on recto and verso; Near Fine. Attractive copy of Bowles's third novel, set in the Moroccan city of Fez. Miller A7a.

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Bookseller: Captain Ahab's Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5630
Title: THE SPIDER'S HOUSE - SIGNED
Author: Bowles, Paul
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1955

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