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Son of Perdition by James Cozzens, Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication Review Copy

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The Son of Perdition by James Gould Cozzens. William Morrow & Company, Inc., New York, NY, 1929. Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication review copy hardcover, no dust jacket. "A dramatic novel of human character set in a small seaside town in Cuba dominated by American sugar interests." Cozzens, a future Pulitzer Prize-winner, had lived in Cuba for several years after publishing his second novel, "Michael Scarlett," in 1924; his observations and experiences there helped form both this book and the preceding one, "Cock Pit," published in 1928. NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. owner's name, inscribed.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-1267-1st1stDibs: LU2605118591192

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