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A Confederacy of Dunces.

A Confederacy of Dunces.

by Toole, John Kennedy; Foreword by Walker Percy

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Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition of the author's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Walker Percy on the title page, who wrote the foreword and upon his insistence had it published. Fine in near fine first issue dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket illustration by Ed Lindlof. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A very nice example, uncommon signed.
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A Confederacy of Dunces. Foreword by Walker Percy

by TOOLE, John Kennedy

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Baton Rouge & London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition of Toole's posthumously published first book, in the first issue dust jacket. A Confederacy of Dunces won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981. One of 2500 copies printed. This copy is signed by Percy at the end of his foreword. Anthony Burgess, 99 Novels, 125. A very fine copy, virtually as new. 8vo, original cloth, dust jacket. A very fine copy, virtually as new.
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A Confederacy of Dunces  [First Printing with Signed Correspondence of Thelma Ducoing Toole]
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A Confederacy of Dunces [First Printing with Signed Correspondence of Thelma Ducoing Toole]

by Toole, John Kennedy; Percy, Walker (Foreword)

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Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. True first edition; 1980 at title page and copyright pages without additional printings stated. One of only 2,500 of the first printing. Tan full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages generally near fine, no writing; few at front with little discoloration at edge. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, light shelf wear, rub; unclipped 12.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Features the classic humored wrapper illustration by Ed Lindlof. First edition wrapper, without Chicago Sun-Times blurb, and Walker Percy summmary review at rear panel. Rare near fine first edition in same wrapper. Includes original hand written signed letter and play-list by Thelma Ducoing Toole dated February 7, 1982. Mrs. Toole was the mother of John Kennedy Toole, author of "A Confederacy of Dunces." Beautifully composed message contains songs for the seasons and 'nostalgic' songs. One of which… Read More
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A Confederacy Of Dunces
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A Confederacy Of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.: Louisiana State Univ Pr, 1980 This copy is a first/first. Originally purcashed by a bookseller/collector, he did not read this copy and has remained on his shelf until now. The original Walker Percy quote on the back dust jacket. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Louisiana State University Press, 1980. first. hardcover. fine/fine. First edition, review copy, publishing date of 1980 on title and copyright page. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Book has tiny bump to lower front corner. Dust jacket has tiny spot to inside of spine. Housed in custom-made fold-out slipcase. Comes with review slip by Louisiana State University Press.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Baton Rouge: Lousiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition. Very Good+/Very Good+. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's tan cloth with spine lettered in black. Very Good+ with foxing to cloth, slight splaying to boards and pages lightly toned. In a Very Good+ unclipped first issue dust jacket with Walker Percy quote on rear, light wear at extremities and foxing and toning to the blindside.
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A Confederacy of Dunces SIGNED
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A Confederacy of Dunces SIGNED

by John Kennedy Toole

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Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. First issue dust jacket with the Walker Percy blurb on the rear panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good plus condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Small staining to the edges of the textblock with an indentation to lower corner of textblock. Dust jacket is in near fine condition. Minor edgewear to both ends of spine and flap folds. Original $12.95 price on front flap. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and earned Toole a… Read More
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A Confederacy of Dunces SIGNED

by John Kennedy Toole

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Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. First issue dust jacket with the Walker Percy blurb on the rear panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good plus condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Minor staining to edges of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Dust jacket is in very good plus condition. Minimal edgwear to the spine ends. Small stain to the top of the front flap. Original $12.95 price present. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and… Read More
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Louisiana State University Press, 1980. first. hardcover. fine/near fine. First edition. Book fine. Dust jacket near fine, slight wear at top of spine. Housed in custom-made foldout case.
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A Confederacy of Dunces (Signed by Walker Percy)
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A Confederacy of Dunces (Signed by Walker Percy)

by John Kennedy Toole

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A truly lovely Signed copy of the posthumously published Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by author John Kennedy Toole. First edition, second printing (stated( with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. First issue dust jacket, which features a blurb by Walker Percy on the back panel. Elegantly signed on the title page by novelist Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for Toole's novel. Percy was instrumental in getting the book published, some ten years after Toole's death. Book is in fine condition -- square, tight, and unmarked. Very minor bumping to the head of the spine, with no other defects to the dust jacket. No staining to the book or the jacket. No writing, no marginal notes, no underlining, and no highlighting of the text block. (Dust jacket has not been price-clipped, and includes the original $12.95 price.) Ships from NC. All books are sealed in recycled plastic, packaged securely, and shipped promptly with tracking information.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy (Foreword By Walker Percy)

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Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good + Book/Very Good + Dust Jacket. First Printing (1980 Date On Title And Copyright Pages, No Additional Printing Indicated.) In First Issue Dust Jacket (Price Clipped, Walker Percy Review On Back Panel, No Sun Times Review). Near Fine Book, Slight Bumping At Bottom Of Spine, Some Rubbing At Part Of Top And Bottom Edges Of Spine With 1/32" Pull Tear At Top Of Spine. Ownership Signature Of The Father Of A Friend Of Toole's ( Who Brought Toole Over To His Home). Dj With Wear And Minute Losses At Corners, A 7/8" Long, Up To 1/4" Deep Chip At Top Of Spine.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Louisiana State Press, 1980. first. hardcover. fine/very good. First edition, first printing, 1980 stated on title and copyright page, in a first sate dust jacket. Book fine. Dust jacket very good, glue residue on long inside edge of both flaps. Housed in a custom-made fold-out case.
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A Confederacy of Dunces  [First Printing]
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A Confederacy of Dunces [First Printing]

by Toole, John Kennedy; Percy, Walker (Foreword)

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Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. True first edition; 1980 at title page and copyright pages without additional printings stated. One of only 2,500 first printings. Tan full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear, moderate discoloration at back board. Pages generally near fine, clean; moderate discoloration to apprx. 1" of lower exterior text block corner. Classic vintage inscription at front endpaper: "Mardi Gras 1982, Dear Claudia and Bob, This is very appropriate to the season. A crazy read! Rich." Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, chip, crease; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. First edition wrapper without Chicago Sun-Times blurb at back panel. Rare near very good first edition in same matching wrapper. "A masterwork of comedy... pungent slapstick, satire and intellectual incongruities... make for a grand comic fugue!" - NYT. Presented here is "a great slob… Read More
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A Confederacy of Dunces  [Second Printing in First Edition Wrapper]
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A Confederacy of Dunces [Second Printing in First Edition Wrapper]

by Toole, John Kennedy; Percy, Walker (Foreword)

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Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. Signed by professor and author Walker Percy on tipped-in leaf prior half-title page: "Walker Percy." Percy, a professor and author himself, was instrumental in having this discovered gem miraculously published. 1980 at title page and copyright. Stated second printing. Light beige w/hint of green, full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine with attractive toning; no writing. Light olive endpapers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original first edition dust wrapper without Sun-Times review blurb at back panel, moderate edge wear, rub, crease; unclipped 12.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Scarce very good second printing in same first edition wrapper. The author of this hilarious satire, John Kennedy Toole, took his own life at 32 after facing consistent rejection from nearly every American publisher. Toole's mother, finally was able to have her son's work posthumously… Read More
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A Confederacy of Dunces.

A Confederacy of Dunces.

by Toole, John Kennedy; Foreword by Walker Percy

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Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition, early printing of the author's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Walker Percy on the title page. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Ed Lindlof. Foreword by Walker Percy. An exceptional example, uncommon signed.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by TOOLE, John Kennedy. (Walker Percy)

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New York: Grove Press, 1981. Softcover. Very Good. First paperback edition. Foreword by Walker Percy. Page edges a little darkened, faint creases on the spine, sound and very good or better. Inscribed by Walker Percy to Matthew Monahan. Posthumously published novel that won the Pulitzer Prize. *Burgess 99.*.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by John Kennedy Toole

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Louisiana State University Press. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, small tear, light wear. Stated fourth printing. Price $12.95 on the flap. No marks from prior ownership. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4th Printing. 1980.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by John Kennedy Toole; edited by Walker Percy

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Louisiana State University Press, 1980. 336 pages. 13th Printing of First Edition. NEW Hardcover, Fine DJ. 9.25"x6.25"x1.25". be45.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Kennedy Toole, John

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London: Allen Lane, 1981. A first edition, first printing published by Allen Lane in 1981. A very good book with the usual shadowing and marking to the spine of the book. No inscriptions. Top edge spotted and some little staining to the fore-edge. A very good bright copy in unclipped dust wrapper, lightly faded at the spine panel The author's posthumously published Pulitzer Prize-winning debut, detailing the many, many misadventures of the oh-so splendidly named Ignatius Jacques Reilly. (Toole penned his novel 'The Neon Bible' first, at the age of just sixteen, but it was not published until nearly a decade later). This UK edition was supposedly limited to 1,500 copies, one thousand less than the US edition.
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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

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Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A.: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A.: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1980 Louisiana State Press stated 3rd printing of Toole's amazing novel. This wonderful book is in VG/VG- condition. The HB is very clean, tight and with just a bit of staining along the top page ends. . The unclipped DJ has the Chicago-Sun Times review on the rear with minor chips, wear at the edges, corners and spine ends.
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