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Barth, John The Floating Opera

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Barth, John

The Floating Opera

Hard Cover. New York: Appleton Century Crofts, 1956. First Edition. Near Fine / Dust Jacket Included.

First edition, first printing. Signed by Barth to half title. About fine in a very bright and crisp jacket with some very minor wear, light soiling, and small tear to upper front panel with a tape repair to verso, else a near fine and very attractive copy.

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