Appointment in Samarra (Modern Library #42.3)
$31.50 USD • Used
A Modern Library edition of John O'Hara's first novel, originally published in 1934. This is the story of Julian English, a well-to-do car dealer whose self-destructive behavior makes him persona ...
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A Modern Library edition of John O'Hara's first novel, originally published in 1934. This is the story of Julian English, a well-to-do car dealer whose self-destructive behavior makes him persona non grata in his town. With a foreword for this edition by the author "Appointment in Samarra" was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. --- In Toledano spine 8 / blue cloth / gilt titling on red spine & cover blocks / red topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 388 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1959 (though 1953 date appears in book). ML #42.3. --- A well-preserved copy: tightly-bound and unmarked though with water spotting to front cover. Unclipped dust jacket with very slight chafing to extremities, remains bright and intact; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; (20), 301 pages
Product Info
Publisher: The Modern Library / Random House
Year: [c.1959]
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
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