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Michener, James A.
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1994 1st Illustrated by Franca Nucci Haynes, with a color frontispiece by Rafal Olbinski. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1994. The true first edition, signed by Michener. Precedes both the first trade edition and the signed limited edition that were issued by Random House. Approaching the end of his long, creative life, and forced to undergo regular dialysis treatments, Michener (1907-97) wrote this novel depicting the lives and deaths of residents in a Florida retirement community, and dealing "with problems that ought to be faced." With an introduction by Michener written especially for this edition. Bound in full brown leather, with elaborate gilt decorations, two raised bands, and a moire silk ribbon marker. A fine copy.
- USD 125.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: BOOKS015182I
- bookseller: Anthology Rare Books, Ltd. (USA)
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