FAULKNER, William. As I Lay Dying. New York: Jonathan Cape, 1930.
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FAULKNER, William. As I Lay Dying. New York: Jonathan Cape, 1930.

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FAULKNER, William. As I Lay Dying. New York: Jonathan Cape, 1930.

8o. (Pale band of dampstaining at head of most leaves, two clippings mounted on front flyleaves.) Original beige cloth stamped in black on upper cover and spine, top edge stained brown (a bit soiled); printed dust jacket (some minor edgewear).

FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY FAULKNER on the title: "William Faulkner Los Angeles, Cal. 23 April 1936." This is the first issue, with the "I" on p.11 dropped out of alignment; the stamping on the upper cover and spine is complete and correct. Petersen A7.1.

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