A relatively early printing in light blue cloth with silver type to spine and blindstamped author signature to front board. Light dings to three corners. Short gift inscription to top of ffep, otherwise clean with solid binding. Jacket is price-clipped with tiny chip and tear to head of front panel and wear to corners and spine ends with short tear at head. Small pen mark to rear flap. Early Printing.

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Title: The Old Man and the Sea
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Publication Date: 1963
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Printing: Early Printing
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Lost Paddle Books, IOBA
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