- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Parrish Books, PNW, OR, U.S.A.Parrish Books
AbeBooks seller since March 21, 2002
Association member: IOBA
View this seller's itemsCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 355.00
Quantity: 1 available
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A First Edition, First Printing (so stated) of William Faulkner's Award-winning book. The volume is in near fine condition with a very minor bump on front bottom corner and minor soiling on the page edges. The dustjacket has slight wear at the edges and is missing a small piece on the top dustjacket spine and shows some signs of shelf wear. The original price ($4.75) is intact on the inside jacket. A fine collectible title for the literary library. Faulkner, one of America's premier authors of novels, plays, poems and essays, also won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949 and the National Book Award again in 1951 for "Collected Stories." His best-known other works include "The Sound and the Fury," "The Reivers: A Reminiscence," "As I Lay Dying," and many others. "A Fable" was Faulkner's first large title published after his Pulitzer Prize in Literature award. Though described in The Atlantic (1954) by critic Charles Rolo as "a heroically ambitious failure," Faulkner won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for the title. Faulkner also revealed that he spent well over a decade working on the novel, going so far as wall-papering his study with his plot and structure outlines, and that he wished to be remembered for "A Fable." When speaking to Jean Stein in a 1956 interview, Faulkner referred to failure and writing: "All of us failed to match our dream of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible." The marvelous Gabriel Garcia Marquez was quite open about his love for William Faulkner's works. In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, "The Solitude of Latin America" (1982), Marquez referenced Faulkner and his quote, "I decline to accept the end of man.".…
Seller Inventory # 5119
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Fable
- Author
- Faulkner, William
- Publisher
- Random House, New York
- Publication year
- 1954
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good+ with Mylar
- Binding
- Cloth
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing.
- Seller catalogs
- FICTION, Modern Classics
Parrish Books
PNW, OR, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 12 business days | 3 to 4 business days |
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| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 15.00 |
Payment methods
- Paypal
Store description
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line book dealer selling quality collectible books since 2002. With specialties in books (most signed) by Richard Bach, Ray Bradbury, Tom Clancy, Edward Gorey, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, John Grisham, Philip Roth, Tony Hillerman, Neil Gaiman, Anne Rice, JK Rowling, and many others. We also feature an extensive collection of Genesis Publications, Easton Press and Franklin Library books, most signed. We pride ourselves on our detailed pictures of our books, good customer service and quality packaging for all orders. Our customers are important to us and we welcome customer inquiries. All orders are shipped no later than the next day following payment and we ensure that your book arrives safely and as described. Thanks for visiting Parrish Books and we invite you to visit our Homepage! Return Policy We accept returns only in the case of a company error, such as undisclosed damage or if the item received is not as described. If you believe there’s been an error, please contact us within 7 business days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a refund: You must contact us first before returning any item. The book must be returned in its original condition. All returns must be securely packaged . We strongly suggest you purchase insurance for your return. We cannot provide a full refund for a return that has been damaged in transit or has gone missing. Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item and, if an error on our part is confirmed, issue a full refund, including: The original purchase price The cost of return shipping (with receipt or proof of cost) Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment within 7–14 business days of receipt. Please Note: We strive to provide clear photos and detailed, accurate descriptions of every book, including publisher, publication date, and edition type. If you are unsure about an edition or its condition, we re happy to provide additional photos or answer any questions to help you determine if a book is right for you. We want you to be pleased with your book of choice. …
Specialty
The Maurice Sendak Collection, Modern Signed First Editions, Books by Award-Winning Authors & Public Figures, The Ray Bradbury Collection, Limited Numbered Editions, Artists and Their Art, PARRISH BOOKS PREMIER COLLECTION, Harry Potter Deluxe Firsts, The Tom Clancy Collection, The Tony Hillerman CollectionAssociation member
Seller's business information
Cristina Maria Matei PARRISH BOOKS
17570 Wolf Dr,
Sandy, OR U.S.A. 97055
Terms of sale
Pictures and Text © Parrish Books. All rights reserved. Do you wonder why some of our signatures are covered with a transparent Parrish Books logo? We are protecting some of our most important signatures from being copied for fraudulent purposes. Rest assured that the logo only appears on our pictures, not on the book itself! CLICK "Seller's Home Page" or visit * www.PARRISHBOOKS.com * for larger pictures that show greater detail since our pictures are an important part of the description we guarantee. PARRISH BOOKS guarantees all signatures as authentic. Parrish Books, a family partnership, Cristina@Parrishbooks.com.
Shipping terms
FREE shipping is for USPS Media MAIL shipping which you receive in 3-12 business days. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR ORDER, OFTEN SOONER. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND GIFT WRAPPING ($5.00 extra cost) ARE AVAILABLE. International surface shipping is no longer available from the U.S. All international parcels are sent by Air. If you need to contact us please email Cristina@Parrishbooks.com. Kind thanks.
Welcome to Parrish Books, our full-time on-line bookstore specializing in quality collectible books since 2002. Our focus is on quality books with prompt customer service. We stand behind our descriptions and our custom pictures with professional packing and shipment all over the world. You can trust us to deliver what we promise!
We ship daily, insure all packages that we pack carefully, and every purchaser receives a Shipping Confirmation Email with a Tracking Number. We welcome your business.
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Please read our updated return policy. Any purchase is subject to the terms outlined in our return policy:
We accept returns only in the case of a company error, such as undisclosed damage or if the item received is not as described. If you believe there’s been an error, please contact us within** 7 business days **of receiving your order.
To be eligible for a refund:
You must contact us first before returning any item.
The book must be returned in its original condition.
All returns must be securely packaged . We strongly suggest you purchase insurance for your return. We cannot provide a full refund for a return that has been damaged in transit or has gone missing.
Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item and, if an error on our part is confirmed, issue a full refund, including:
The original purchase price
The cost of return shipping (with receipt or proof of cost)
Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment within 7–14 business days of receipt.
Please Note:
We strive to provide clear photos and detailed, accurate descriptions of every book, including publisher, publication date, and edition type.
If you are unsure about an edition or its condition, we are happy to provide additional photos or answer any questions to help you determine if a book is right for you. We want you to be pleased with your book of choice.