1949 Fires of Spring 1st Edition 3rd Printing Signed by Author James A. Michener

James A. Michener

Published by Random House, 1949

About this Item

James A. Michener. The Fires of Spring. New York: Random House, 1949. First Edition, Stated Third Printing. Lacking Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. 495 p, 8.5 x 5.5 , 8vo. In fair condition. Cloth boards scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head and tail of spine collapsed; gilt lettering dulled & soiled, but legible. Top edge stained red (Dulled). Spine tanned from shelf-wear. Author s signature found on top edge of front end-page. Red dampness staining found on front end-page. Normal toning throughout text-block, mostly at edges of leaves. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. James Albert Michener (1907 1997) was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his book. The Fires of Spring (1949) is the second book and first novel published Michener. Usually known for his multi-generational epics of historical fiction, The Fires of Spring was written as a partially autobiographical bildungsroman in which Michener's proxy, young orphan David Harper, searches for meaning and romance in pre-World War II Pennsylvania. SIGNED First Edition Third Printing, LACKING dust jacket. RAREA1949BFMB - 03/25 - HK2345.

Seller Inventory # RAREA1949BFMB

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 1949 Fires of Spring 1st Edition 3rd Printing Signed by Author James A. Michener
• Publisher: Random House
• Publication Date: 1949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare Book Room