The Town by William Faulkner, 1957 Random House first edition in unclipped dust jacket

William Faulkner

The Town William Faulkner 1957 First Edition Random House Hardcover Dust Jacket

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DESCRIPTION

The Town by William Faulkner, published in New York by Random House in 1957, the second novel of the Snopes trilogy set in Yoknapatawpha County. The copyright page states First Printing, and this copy keeps its unclipped dust jacket with the $3.95 price intact. It follows the rise of Flem Snopes through the small-town society of Jefferson.

WORTH NOTING

  • Author: William Faulkner
  • Publisher: Random House, New York
  • Year: 1957
  • Copyright page states First Printing
  • Unclipped dust jacket, $3.95 price present
  • Cloth hardcover
  • Second volume of the Snopes trilogy
  • Not signed

MEASUREMENTS

  • Approx. 8.5" H × 5.75" W

CONDITION

Good pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket shows light edge wear, minor rubbing and minimal chipping, with strong color. The cloth boards are clean with light handling wear, the binding is tight, and the pages show mild, even toning.

STYLE NOTES

Shelve it between The Hamlet and The Mansion, and the trilogy is complete.

FROM THE HOUSE

Faulkner's Jefferson, in the jacket it wore in 1957.

A useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell

Condition & care

Each piece is vintage and may show gentle signs of a life well lived. All notable wear is described and photographed.

Shipping & returns

Ships within 2–3 business days, carefully wrapped.

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