Description: BLOOD MERIDIAN, OR THE EVENING REDNESS IN THE WEST Author: McCarthy, Cormac Title: BLOOD MERIDIAN, OR THE EVENING REDNESS IN THE WEST Publication: New York: Random House, 1985 Edition: First Edition Description: McCarthy's fifth novel and undisputed masterpiece, a sweeping, terrible vision of the American west in the wake of the Civil War. The book sold poorly upon publication, selling just 1,883 copies prior to being remaindered (per Ahearn). In a 2006 survey by the New York Times, Blood Meridian was voted the runner-up for the best work of American fiction published in the last 25 years. First Printing. Octavo (21.5cm); red paper and cloth-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt and metallic red on spine; dustjacket; [x],337,[5]pp. Some rubbing and faint moisture staining to lower 2" of backstip and lower half-inch of boards, resulting in some faint foxing to endpapers and lower edge of textblock, though the text internally remains clean; only Very Good. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $17.95), with some light wear to exterior, though on the verso there is corresponding evidence of the moisture staining along the lower edge, extending upward no higher than 2.25", with some additional faint foxing; Good only. Seller ID: 7570 Subject: Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3080 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: McCarthy, Cormac
Publisher: Random House
Year Printed: 1985
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
