Trying To Save Piggy Sneed

PHOTOCOPIED MANUSCRIPT: white pages in a black comb binding, about fine.

Canada: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Canadian Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. First Canadian edition, stated. No indication of later printings. Boards clean and solid. Binding tight; appears unread. Text block, contents clean and bright, unmarked. DJ not clipped ($24.00) clean and whole with trace of shelf wear only. Beautiful copy..

Trying to Save Piggy Sneedcontains a dozen short works by John Irving, beginning with three memoirs--two of which (including an account of Mr. Irving's dinner with President Reagan at the White House) are new to American readers. The newest and longest of the memoirs, "The Imaginary Girlfriend," is the core of this collection.The middle section of the book is fiction.… Read more about this item

New York: Arcade Publishing, 1996. First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to author and fellow National Book Award-winning novelist Peter Matthiessen and his wife, "For Peter & Maria- directing your attention to the 2nd piece of the collection first, the memoir called "The… Read more about this item

London: Bloomsbury Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0747515255 . True first printing of this book, this UK edition came out more than two years before then US edition. Spine is slightly slanted, bumps on bottom corners, light soiling on fore-edge; otherwise, free from major defect. Dust jacket protected… Read more about this item

FIRST EDITION thus in dust jacket; SIGNED & INSCRIBED by Irving on the half-title page. Both the book and dust jacket are in fine condition. No remainder mark; price intact on the front dust jacket flap. 12 pieces included in this American edition; versus eight pieces in the UK and Canadian edition

Arcade Publishing, 1996-02-14. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.9000 7.6000 5.0000. First edition with full numberline. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector. Near fine.

Arcade Publishing, 1996-02-14. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.9000 7.6000 5.0000.

Arcade Publishing, 1996-02-14. hardcover. Acceptable. 76x22x128.

Arcade Publishing. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

Knopf Canada, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Canadian Edition. Signed by author on title page. Both book and jacket are in very good condition with mild wear. Interior clean. Additional photos available upon request. We're not satisfied unless you are.

London: Bloomsbury, 1993. 1st British Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page: " For Craig and Chris Tina, with my love, John Irving". No flaws to speak of.

New York: Arcade Publishing, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A collection of 12 short works by John Irving (b.1942), the award-winning American novelist whose work is noted for engaging story lines, colorful characterizations, macabre humor, and thought-provoking examinations of contemporary moral issues. Includes memoirs, six short stories, and essays on Charles Dickens and Gunter Grass. Inscribed… Read more about this item

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 1993. First Canadian edition and first printing. Hardcover. 250 pages. A slim collection of short stories from the author of "A Prayer for Owen Meany" and "The World According to Garp." This edition precedes the U.S edition by several years and was issued at or near the same time as the U.K.… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

London: Bloomsbury, 1993. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. First UK Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine book in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Ticket to the author signing laid in.

London: Bloomsbury, 1993. 1st Edition 1st impression. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Signed by author on title-page

U.S.A.: Arcade Publishing, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John Irving directly on the half title page-signature only. A tight and clean copy in an equally fine jacket--protected in a new acrylic covering. A mint condition copy. Shipped in a box.

London: Bloomsbury, 1993. First Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Fine. A rather uncommon uncorrected proof. Fine in wrappers.

Arcade Publishing. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.