Requiem for a Nun

William Faulkner

Published by Random House, New York City, 1951

About this Item

Marbled covers are mostly clean, with gilt text at spine, black cloth spine and corners. Boards show some exposure, a bump to lower edge of top board, some edgewear. Corners are sharp. See photos. Spine has gilt text and is sunned with softened ends. See photos. Binding is strong. Pastedowns and feps have some staining at gutter. See photos. Signed by the author on the limitation page. Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some toning near binding at a couple of openings. See photos. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Clear acetate protective cover is in place.** PS2026.0506** 286 pages. 5.25 x 8 inches** Limited edition of 750 copies. Numbered and signed by the author on the limitation page. Publisher's marbled boards, with black cloth at spine and corners, gilt ruling and titles on the spine. With protective acetate wrapper. Some exposure to the boards and spine, a dent at bottom edge of top board. Binding is tight and interior is unmarked. Some offsetting from title page, some discoloration at binding on a few pages. A handsome volume. Condition is overall Very Good Plus.** William Faulkner (1897-1962), a Nobel Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer from Oxford, Mississippi, is considered one of the 20th century's greatest writers, known for his innovative narrative techniques and characterization. [Wiki] Requiem for a Nun stands as one of Faulkner?s most formally inventive works, blending dramatic dialogue with prose narrative. Signed limited editions of this title remain desirable and collectable.** Signed edition limited to 750 copies. This is copy #540, signed by Faulkner on the limitation page.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010468"**.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Requiem for a Nun
• Publisher: Random House, New York City
• Publication Date: 1951
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 64 ounces
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • First, Signed, Collectible, Limited Editions
  • Literature
  • Novels