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Painted Dresses Shelby Hearon SIGNED First Edition 1981 Hardcover Novel DJ

by Shelby Hearon

$180 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

First edition · Signed

Item Specifics: • Author: Shelby Hearon • Publisher: Atheneum (New York) • Publication Year: 1981 • Edition: Stated First Edition (First Printing) • Special Features: Signed and inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf page. • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket • ISBN: 0-689-11155-X • Language: English Full Description: Up for auction or buy-it-now is a beautiful, stated First Edition printing of "Painted Dresses" by acclaimed novelist Shelby Hearon. This copy features a wonderful personal touch: it is signed and inscribed by Shelby Hearon on the front flyleaf page reading: "To Jeanette with warm wishes, Shelby Hearon". Set partly in San Antonio, this poignant, witty novel follows the lives of Nell Woodard and Nicholas Clark as their paths cross later in life. It is a brilliant example of modern American fiction from a highly regarded Texas-associated author. Condition Report: • Signature/Inscription: Clean, dark ink pen signature. No smudging. • Dust Jacket: Very Good. Retains its original $12.95 price intact on the front flap (not price-clipped). The black jacket panels show minor surface rubbing and tiny edge-crinkling at the spine ends, but it is free of major tears or fading. Back cover features a crisp portrait photo of the author by Ron Dorsey. • Hardcover Binding: Excellent. Gorgeous two-tone brown and terracotta cloth boards with bright, crisp gold gilt lettering on the spine. The binding is square, tight, and firm. Minimal shelf wear. • Internal Pages: Very Good

  • Publisher: Atheneum (New York)
  • Year: 1981
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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