From CraigsClassics, Hudson, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 20 December 2016
About this Item
"Requiem For A Nun" by William Faulkner. 1951 true 1st Edition, 1st Printing meeting all first trade edition points (first edition not stated and no other statements of printings on the copyright page; dark gray top edge stain; "Chocktaw" on page 21); Random House; New York. The book comes with its original, un-clipped 1st issue dust jacket (with jacket designer's name misspelled as "M. McKnight Kauffer"). REQUIEM FOR A NUN This sequel to Faulkner s most sensational, Sanctuary, was written twenty years later but takes up the story of Temple Drake eight years after the events related in Sanctuary. Temple is now married to Gowan Stevens. The book begins when the death sentence is pronounced on the nurse Nancy for the murder of Temple and Gowan s child. Told partly in prose, partly in play form, Requiem for a Nun is a haunting exploration of the impact of the past on the present. Condition: Clean covers and spine with no stains; sharp corners. Tight binding. No cracks. No loose pages. Excellent condition text pages - the book nearly appears unread on the inside, clean with no writing, stains or tears found; there is some very light foxing at the upper-left corner of the rear end paper.no other foxing found. Light soiling to covers and spine of the dust jacket; clean flaps; small tears along perimeter; larger tears at the upper corners where the flaps meet the covers. Overall in very good condition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1505085049738
Bibliographic Details
Title: Requiem For A Nun
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 1951
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Store Description
All orders will be carefully packaged and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box. Shipping prices are based on package weight. A tracking number will be provided as part of every order.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
