- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Reve Bookseller, Sarasota, FL, U.S.A.Reve Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since November 5, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 57.97
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Floater by Calvin Trillin (1980) – First Edition, Signed & Inscribed, Ticknor & Fields Hardcover Rare signed first edition of Floater by Calvin Trillin, published in 1980 by Ticknor & Fields. This witty novel follows Fred Becker, a “floater” at a national newsmagazine who must adapt to writing across multiple sections with sharp humor and satire. This copy is personally inscribed and signed by Calvin Trillin in October 1980, making it a collectible piece for fans of American literature and journalism. Author: Calvin Trillin Title: Floater Publisher: Ticknor & Fields, 1980 Edition: First Edition, First Printing (number line to 1) Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket shows light edge wear and toning; interior clean; inscription on front free endpaper. A wonderful addition to any modern first edition or signed book collection.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Floater
- Author
- Calvin Trillin
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields, US
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Reve Bookseller
Sarasota, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 5, 2025
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