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God's Little Acre (Signet 651) Paperback -

by Caldwell, Erskine


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God's Little Acre by author Erskine Caldwell tells the story of a rural, proletariat family in South Carolina whose lives seemingly revolve around the pursuit of sex and money. A commentary on the plight of the working class sans union protection in the 1930s, the novel also explores themes on land and resource conservation. Due to the sexual imagery, Caldwell was sued for the dissemination of pornography, but ultimately prevailed in court. The case and decision is considered significant in the establishment of modern interpretations of first amendment rights and freedom of expression.

Published in 1933 by The Viking Press in black cloth printed in orange and green, the simple pictoral jacket with a sunrise seems to imply a pastoral theme far removed from the actual book's contents. As was the custom for Viking Press at the time, a first has neither a statement of first edition, nor any mention of subsequent printings. It's not uncommon to find a copy in the sunny jacket for around $2,000-$4,000 with signed copies pushing the price up to around $5,000-$6,000.

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  • Title God's Little Acre (Signet 651)
  • Author Caldwell, Erskine
  • Binding Paperback
  • Publisher New American Library
  • ISBN 9781451195811
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God's Little Acre (Signet 651) [Mass Market Paperback]

by Erskine Caldwell

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Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781451195811 / 1451195818
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This is the softcover stated Signet Edition from May 1958. Other than a 1-inch paper tear at the bottom of the spine and a hint of cover creasing, both the cover and the book are in very good condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.Very Good
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