APPOINTMENT IN SAMARRA-Novel by JOHN O'HARA-1st 1961 BOMC Facsimile-UNREAD HC DJ

Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB condition book which is a classic novel written by author JOHN O'HARA--the book was is a beautiful 1961 exact facsimile of the 1934 First Edition published by Harcourt, Brace and World and a HARDCOVER with the ORIGINAL DUSTJACKET and is NOT a remainder copy with no price on the front inner flap. This book is in SUPERB and UNREAD condition and the book itself has a lime green-tinted upper page edge, very slight dustwear on the upper and lower page edges and slight dings on the spine tips but NO other significant imperfections; the dustjacket has a small tear on the lower right edge of the front surface repaired by a small piece of tape on the back surface, light dings and a few tiny tears on the spine and opening tips, a single tiny tear on the center upper edge of the back surface, a couple of very slight creases on the upper edges, a few very light scuffs and just very light shelfwear but NO other significant flaws! The book is titled Appointment at Samarra and it was written by JOHN O'HARA; it was published by Harcourt, Brace and World in 1961 and is a facsimile of he 1934 edition and a book club edition.One of the great novels of small-town American life, Appointment in Samarra is John O’Hara’s crowning achievement. In December 1930, just before Christmas, the Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, social circuit is electrified with parties and dances. At the center of the social elite stand Julian and Caroline English. But in one rash moment born inside a highball glass, Julian breaks with polite society and begins a rapid descent toward self-destruction.Brimming with wealth and privilege, jealousy and infidelity, O’Hara’s iconic first novel is an unflinching look at the dark side of the American dream—and a lasting testament to the keen social intelligence if a major American writer.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 35 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-11T04:31:15.000Z

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