Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1959. A review copy of his first book, a collection of short fiction including the title novella, which was the basis for a well-received movie in the Sixties. Winner of the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship Award and the National Book Award. Roth's second National Book Award came 35 years later, and he has by now won virtually every major literary award given in this country. Mild indentation to front board, else a fine copy in a very near fine, very slightly rubbed dust jacket. Author photo (no review slip) laid in. One of the nicest copies we've seen of this book, and exceptionally scarce as an advance copy. [#911246] $7,500

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