The Town William Faulkner 1957 First Edition Random House Hardcover Dust Jacket

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DESCRIPTION A 1957 first edition of The Town by William Faulkner, published by Random House and presented with its original dust jacket. The second volume in the Snopes trilogy, this work reflects Faulkner’s mature narrative style and remains a cornerstone of twentieth-century American literature. Author: William FaulknerTitle: The TownPublisher: Random HousePlace of Publication: New YorkYear: 1957Edition: First EditionPrinting: First PrintingBinding: Hardcover clothDust Jacket: Present unclipped original dust jacketISBN (if applicable): NoneIllustrations: Not statedPagination: Not statedDimensions: Not measuredLanguage: EnglishProvenance: None observedSigned: NoNotable Attributes: Second volume of the Snopes trilogy set in Yoknapatawpha CountyEdition Verification Notes: Copyright page states First Printing with 1957 Random House imprint and correct period jacket design present Condition: Original unclipped dust jacket with $3.95 price intact, showing light edge wear and minor rubbing consistent with careful preservation; jacket remains structurally sound with strong color and minimal chipping; cloth boards clean and well preserved with light handling wear; corners sharp with only slight softening; binding tight and stable; interior pages clean with mild, even toning appropriate to age; no significant markings or inscriptions observed. Description: A 1957 first edition first printing of The Town by William Faulkner, issued by Random House during the authors Nobel era and forming the second novel in the Snopes trilogy. This copy retains its original unclipped dust jacket with strong color and well preserved structure, a key factor in collector desirability for mid century Faulkner first editions. As part of the Yoknapatawpha County cycle, the novel represents a mature phase of Faulkners work, documenting the calculated rise of Flem Snopes within a tightly observed Southern social landscape. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. From the House Often chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century American literature, particularly where Faulkner’s later works are appreciated in complete form.A considered selection for those who value first editions that reflect both literary achievement and careful preservation. Understated is not always the point. This is a volume selected for its place within a larger body of work and its continued relevance to serious collections. ~ Maxwell