Bruce CHATWIN / In Patagonia 1st Edition 1978

Description: In Patagonia Author: CHATWIN, Bruce Title: In Patagonia Publication: Jonathan Cape/Summit, 1977/1978 Description: Hard Cover. Fine / Near Fine. A hardcover advance proof copy of the American edition of Chatwin's first book, created from a first British edition, with the addition of a U.S. proof dust jacket, featuring quotes from British publications (including Paul Theroux, writing for the London Times). The British trade edition has had its free endpages excised and pasted over the pictorial pastedowns; and the photographs that graced the text of the British edition have also been excised, in keeping with the appearance of the American edition. This copy was obviously sent out and used for review: reviewer's marks and comments in text, and the blank jacket flaps have been filled with the reviewer's notes. The book, apart from the intended excisions and notes, is fine; the proof jacket (again, apart from the reviewer notes), is spine and edge-sunned, with the title and author handwritten on the spine, largely faded; overall near fine. An uncommon issue, presumably done prior to the issuance of an American proof copy and different from the U.K. first edition in ways that parallel the eventual U.S. edition (and U.S. proof). Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. Seller ID: 031672 Ken Lopez Bookseller We deal in rare books, specializing in modern literary first editions. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are First Editions or First American Editions in dust jackets unless otherwise noted and are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 750 USD

Location: Hadley, Massachusetts

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