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£9,750 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books · No longer available

An exceptional copy of a novel that contrasts stark tragedy with hopeful perseverance in the face of mortality; featuring some of Faulkner's most memorable characters: guileless, dauntless Lena Grove, in search of the father of her unborn child; Reverend Gail Hightower, a lonely outcast haunted by visions of Confederate glory; as well as Joe Christmas, a desperate, enigmatic drifter consumed by his mixed ancestry. First edition, first issue with 'Jefferson' for 'Mottstown' on p340, line 1; 8vo; minor offsetting to endpapers, else unmarked internally; publisher's tan cloth titles to upper board in orange and to spine in blue, orange topstain, with the magnificent art deco dust-jacket; a fine copy. Petersen A13a.

• Binding: Hardcover

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