A Smuggler's Bible

by Joseph McElroy 

First edition.  New York:  Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1966 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition, with a VERY GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Black covers are mostly clean, with gilt title at spine.  Boards show a little edgewear, corners are scuffed.  See photos. 
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with bumped ends.  See photos.  
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Interior is gently age-toned.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have red ink at head.  
• DJ looks nice behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals light edgewear, bumping, rubbing, and/or tiny closed tears, chips.  See photos.
• PS2026.1008

435 pages. 5.5 x 8.25 inches

First Edition.  Publisher's black cloth with gilt title and gray ink ornament at spine.  With the dust jacket, unclipped, as issued.  Covers show a little bowing, light shelf wear to edges and corners.  Interior is unmarked and text block with publisher's red ink at head is tight.  A Very Good Plus copy of this first edition debut novel.

Joseph McElroy (b. 1930) is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist.  He taught English and creative writing and is known for his long postmodern novels.  A Smuggler's Bible, published when McElroy was thirty-six, is his first novel.

First Edition, as per the copyright page.

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