The Sheltering Sky

Author: Paul Bowles

Publisher: New Directions

Publication Year: 1949

Binding: hardcover

First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very Good - First Edition

Notes: First printing book with third printing jacket. Unclipped jacket states $2.75 price to bottom flap corner. States Third Large Printing to upper corner of front flap. Jacket shows mild chipping; small paper loss at spine ends; mild liquid stain at spine; some fading. Jacket now in protective mylar. Brown cloth boards show mild wear at corners; softening to spine ends as well as a few small nicks to head of spine; scattered soiling. Toning to pastedowns and end papers. Copyright page does not state printing. No book club or facsimile markings. Hinges sturdy. Spine lightly shaken but binding tight. Contact for photos.

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