Book has only very light wear and aging. Dustjacket has some edge and corner wear with a small chip, top left (see scan). There is a neatly closed tear at the bottom of the spine, and some light staining along the edge of the interior front fold. For all its flaws, this is still a bright, colorful, presentable and attractive jacket. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 376 pages; One of Yerby's epic novels set during the French Revolution. Born in Augusta Georgia, Yerby was the first African American to write a best-selling novel and to have a book purchased by a Hollywood studio for a film adaptation. Dial Press played down the fact that he was African-American. Seller Inventory # 7512

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Devil's Laughter

Publisher: Dial Press, New York City

Publication Date: 1953

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-

Edition: First Edition; First Printing.

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