8vo, pp.[12], 437, [1]; title-page printed in blue and black; a fine copy in the publisher's grey-blue bevelled buckram, covers blocked with crosses in white and blue, top edge stained blue, in the original green card slipcase, printed label, but without the very rare glassine wrapper.Limited edition, no.880 of 1000 copies signed by Faulkner. A late, overtly political novel set in the French trenches during the First World War, A Fable was the first novel to win both the Pulitzer and National Book Award. Faulkner thought it his greatest work. Petersen A31a. Language: English.

Seller Inventory # GW220

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Fable.
Publisher: [New York], Random House, [1954].
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Store Description

Rare Books & Manuscripts, since 1847. Art & Architecture, Early Printing, Economics, English & European Literature, Human Sciences, Islamic World, Law, Manuscripts, Music, Natural History, Philosophy, Photography, Politics, Science & Medicine, Travel. Archives, valuations, & auction commissions. Catalogues issued regularly.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB
36 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4JH, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Bernard Quaritch Ltd
36 Bedford Row
London WC1R 4JH
+44(0) 207 297 4888 rarebooks@quaritch.com
Registered in England No. 5192459 at 36 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4JH
VAT Number: GB322454331

Payment can be made by VISA, Mastercard, or bank draft.

Shipping Terms

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.

Customers outside the UK should be aware that books over 50 years old with a value exceeding �65,000, photographs over 50 years old with a value exceeding �10,000, and all manuscript items or archives over 50 years old require an export licence to leave the UK, which may take around four weeks to be granted. Delivery cannot be made until the licence is granted. If your item requires an export licence we will contact you directly to discuss shipping turnaround times.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 7 business days	3 to 5 business days
First item	US$ 42.34	US$ 79.38

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Bank Draft Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants