The Ghost of Henry James Hardcover – David Plante – First Printing 1970 – Good

by David Plante

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CatsRareFinds · Est. 2010 · Melbourne The Ghost of Henry James David Plante · Gambit, Boston · 1970 Good Overview The Ghost of Henry James is David Plante's first novel, published in hardcover by Gambit of Boston, and the copyright page of this copy reads FIRST PRINTING above Copyright 1970 by David Plante, with Library of Congress card number 71-118217. The original pictorial dust jacket is present and still carries the contemporary review quotes from Brigid Brophy and the London Times on the rear panel, and the epigraph page credits a Gertrude Stein quotation reprinted by permission of Random House. Plante went on to a long career in literary fiction, and first printings of his debut are uncommon in Australia. Full condition detail is listed below. Item Details Author David Plante Publisher Gambit, Boston Format Hardcover with dust jacket Language English Year 1970 Edition First Printing, stated on the copyright page LC Card No. 71-118217 Condition Notes Dust jacket has chipping and small tears to the head and foot of the spine and to the corners, with light edge wear overall and a retailer price sticker on the rear panel. Boards and binding are square and tight, spine intact. Pages are clean and unmarked with light age toning to the edges. Included Hardcover book, original dust jacket Postage & Returns Posted within one business day of cleared payment, tracked, and packed to survive the trip. Not right? Returns accepted within 30 days. Buying More Than One? Postage combine

• Publisher: Gambit
• Year: 1970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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