South Wind Blows
Language: English
Published by Current Books, Inc. / A.A. Wyn, New York, 1948
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Lanna Antique, Perth, United KingdomLanna Antique
AbeBooks seller since August 3, 2011
Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 103.02
Quantity: 1 available
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A first edition, first impression of South Wind Blows, published in New York in 1948, representing Clark Porteous' contribution to post-war American literary fiction. Issued by Current Books, Inc. under the A. A. Wyn imprint, the novel reflects the period's interest in psychologically driven narrative and socially conscious themes. Offered here in notably fine internal condition, this is an attractive surviving example of a comparatively uncommon mid-twentieth-century first edition. South Wind Blows, by Clark Porteous. Published by Current Books, Inc. / A.A. Wyn, New York, 1948 first edition, first impression. A fine red cloth hardback with printed title to spine. Housed in a good dustjacket with some wear to extremities and some small losses to upper and lower edges. Some rubbing and light soiling. The jacket now housed in removable, clear, protective plastic. Text is clean and bright throughout. All soundly bound. No spotting at all. Text in English. 192pp. Dimensions: approx 209mm high x 148mm wide x 25mm deep. Weight: approximately 338g (unpacked).…
Seller Inventory # LAN10041
Bibliographic details
- Title
- South Wind Blows
- Author
- Clark Porteous
- Publisher
- Current Books, Inc. / A.A. Wyn, New York
- Publication year
- 1948
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 338 grams
- Dimensions
- 148 millimeters width by 209 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
Lanna Antique
Perth, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 10 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 24.00 | US$ 32.01 |
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Store description
Lanna Antique offers a wide range of rare, antiquarian and collectable books covering all subject areas. We also stock rare Asian art books, specialising in Chinese art, including porcelain, ceramics, bronze and jade. We also stock many books on South East Asia, both on art and more general titles including travel and exploration. We regularly have early titles on Thailand (Siam), Burma and Japan. We sell online, but books are available for viewing by appointment at our showroom: Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK. PBFA member. For USA buyers - Please note that even with new American import tariffs, books remain duty free and do not incur any extra duties. Books are exempt from these charges.…
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Lanna Antique
United Kingdom
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