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McTeague: A Story of San Francisco (Modern Library ISBN Series, Spine 17)
by NORRIS, Frank
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0679602380
- ISBN 13
- 9780679602385
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. 0679602380 . A Modern Library reprint edition of the 1899 novel by Frank Norris. This is the story of a San Francisco couple who have a certain wealth but lose it as their fortunes wane and violence and greed become more and more a part of their lives. Includes a brief biographical sketch of the author. --- In Toledano spine 17 / grey cloth / blindstamped torchbearer device to cover / gilt-stamped spine titling / Bernhard endpapers / jacket style r with a photographic portrait of Mr. Norris on cover and spine, verso blank. --- A bright, clean, unmarked copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Unclipped, newish jacket ($17.50) with slight back panel rubbing, otherwise lacking apparent damages and protected in removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall) ; viii, [4], 485, [4] pages .
Synopsis
McTeague is an 1899 novel by Frank Norris. The book describes the life of a turn-of-the-century dentist in San Francisco, named McTeague. The narrator never reveals McTeague's first name; he is referred to only as "Mac" by the other characters in the novel. The book was the basis for Erich von Stroheim's film, Greed.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88090
- Title
- McTeague: A Story of San Francisco (Modern Library ISBN Series, Spine 17)
- Author
- NORRIS, Frank
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0679602380
- ISBN 13
- 9780679602385
- Publisher
- The Modern Library / Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- 0679602380
- Bookseller catalogs
- >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir;
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About the Seller
Bluebird Books
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Littleton, Colorado
About Bluebird Books
Bluebird Books is the bookselling business of Eric Mayer, operating from my base in Littleton, Colorado. I specialize in classic fiction and literature, books on birds and natural history, railroadiana, biography, history and many other genres. Bluebird Books features publications by the Modern Library and Everyman's Library. I offer free shipping on books shipped within the US via USPS Media Mail. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I recommend that you use Biblio.com for your international orders because they have formed a partnership with Asendia to allow for much more affordable shipping on parcels weighing under 5 lb. (about 2.26 kg).
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- Reprint
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- Rubbing
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