Carolyn Chute -- THE BEANS OF EGYPT, MAINE -- SIGNED First Printing, 1985
$86 · Offered by eBay
First edition · Signed
Measuring about 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", and 2156 pages long, this paperback book is "The Beans of Egypt, Maine" by Carolyn Chute. Published in New York by Ticknor & Fields, it has matching copyright and publication dates of 1985, and, with the numbers 1 through 9 all present on the number line, it is presumed to be the First Edition, First Printing. The presentation on the title page appears to contain the author's signature, although I have no provenance. Surrounded by hugs and kisses and smiley faces, the full text of the inscription is "For Peter - Warm wishes, Carolyn Chute. Dec. 15, '84." The book is in solid and functional condition, with the binding nice and tight, and just typical light surface and edge wear on the cover. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. COMBINED SHIPPING: See our seller list for other interesting and unusual items, in fact bid on several and you might save on shipping and handling. If you buy multiple items, and if it's feasible an
- Publisher: Ticknor & Fields
- Year: 1985
- Condition: Very Good
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