(NY), Delacorte/Lawrence, (1975). The uncorrected proof copy of his second novel, a tale of two brothers in the wilderness of northern Minnesota, one of them a war veteran, the other a veteran of the protests against that war. Approximately 5-1/4" x 10-1/2", with holograph page numbers. This copy has the publication date and price handwritten on the front cover, along with a note of transmittal, in part, "...this is the guy who has all the friends in Mpls..." O'Brien is a relentless reviser and re-writer, and this proof varies from the published text in at least one substantial degree -- a two-page section in the proof has been deleted from the final book. Minor corner stain, light edge-sunning and a bit of surface soiling; very good in tall wrappers. Scarce: we've only seen a couple of copies in the last two decades or more. [#911095] SOLD

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