Dispatches

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First edition of "the best book to have been written about the Vietnam War" (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to a Syracuse University fraternity brother and classmate, "Al It was amazing and wonderful to see you after so… Read more about this item

New York: Avon, 1978. First Avon Printing [stated]. Trade paperback. Fair. [10], 260 pages. Wraps. Some cover wear and page discoloration noted. front cover has been repaired with tape, small tear in rear cover and rear flyleaf, pages have darkened, marks on bottom edge). Michael David Herr[1] (April 13, 1940 - June 23, 2016) was an American writer… Read more about this item

PRESS COPY WITH PUBLISHERS STATIONARY SHEET inserted. First edition. Slight soiling on top edge else fine in fine dust wrapper. One of the best books of the Vietnam War, a series of reports by the author who was a correspondent for *Esquire* magazine. Though consider part of the New Journalism movement, Herr readily acknowledged that many of the characters and… Read more about this item

Sealed

Dispatches - a 1991 Vintage Books reprint edition by Michael Herr about the Vietnam War. 260pp. Fine condition. "The best book I have ever read on men and war in our time." --- John Le Carre'.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First Edition. First Edition. A foundational work of New Journalism, describing the author's experiences in Vietnam as a war correspondent for "Esquire." Some paper residue on the top edge of the rear pastedown (see image), else Fine in a Fine dust jacket.

Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION; Near Fine Hardcover in Very Good plus Dust Jacket; Light edge wear, sticker ghost on front panel of DJ otherwise Near Fine-- none of the toning to the copper lettering as is typical. Used in the writing of both Apocalypse Now and Full Metal… Read more about this item

First Edition, First Printing. Near Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Binding is tight, book is square. Interior is clean and free of any markings. There is some paper residue on rear pastedown under the jacket flap (see photo) and a light bump on one corner, else fine. Appears unread. The unclipped dustjacket is fine with original $8.95 price and gilt… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First edition of Dispatches by Michael Herr.. Octavo, 260pp. Title in gilt on brown cloth spine, beige paper boards. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, $8.95 retail price on front flap. Faint… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1978. Sixth Printing. Hardcover. pp. 260. 8vo., measuring 6" x 8.75". Bound in quarter cloth over cream boards, bronze lettering to the spine and front board; untrimmed page edges. Lightest bumping to the spine ends and tips, else, extremities in near fine condition. Contents entirely without blemish with bright, clean, and unmarked pages and… Read more about this item

Avon Books. Very Good. 1978. Softcover. 0380019760 . Reprint. Light edge & corner wear, two small tears by spine. Interior pages clean & tight. "The best personal journal about war, any war, that any writer has ever accomplished....With uncanny precision it summons up the very essence of the war (Vietnam) - its space diction, its surreal … Read more about this item

small frays on cover. pages good pp260

Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. 2d Ptg. . Hardcover. Good/Very Fine. Sturdy book, purple cloth spine, yellow boards with embossed bronze lettering at top front, gilt lettering rubbed on spine, a light smudge at top front right, very slightly rubbed at bottom front left, 260 pages. DJ heavy paper, ribbed rose background, bright gilt title and author's name on… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. First edition. Contemporary owner's name on front fly, spine severely cocked, very light stain on bottom edges, thus good only in a very good dustwrapper with light edgewear. One of the best books of the Vietnam War, a series of reports sent by the author to *Esquire* magazine. First… Read more about this item

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First Edition as stated on copyright page. Near fine book, pages untrimmed on foredge, scratch on bottom edges, light rubbing on top and bottom right corners of front cover and top and bottom left corners of back cover, fading on top and bottom edge of spine, light foxing… Read more about this item

Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1978. First Edition; Sixth Printing. Hardcover. 0394417887 . Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner personalization inked on FEP. Spine slightly cocked. Faint smoky odor. Small closed tear on spine crown. Foxing on text block edges. Small adhesive stain on rear panel. ; 260 pages .

Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1977-10-12. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Stated first edition; no printing listed. Hardcover w/dust jacket (unclipped, gilt rubbed from title). Light damp stain on top edge, appears faintly on some pages. Unmarked text. Thanks for looking!

New York: Avon Books, 1980. 1st Discus Printing November 1980 . Mass Market Paperback. Good. 12mo or 12° (Duodecimo): 6¾" x 7¾" tall. 278 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. Light foxing on page edges. Previous owner's name inscribed on first front-end page. Creased spine. Occassional pen markings on text.