(1998). 8vo. Later printing of wrappered edition. INSCRIBED by O'Brien on the title page. Very minor rubbing to covers of wrappers. Slight toning to leaves. A bright, tight, clean copy. VG in wrappers.
Signed. First Edition. SIGNED by the author. First edition reprint of 1990. Very good hardcover with dust jacket. VERY GOOD - Collectible. Standard-sized.
Softcover. Stiff white covers with black and white lettering. Title page not dated. Copyright page dated 1998. In very good condition. Covers are a bit toned and rubbed, but otherwise unmarked. Light shelf-wear along edges. SIGNED and inscribed by author Tim O'Brien on title page ("To Elden Wright, Peace, Tim O'Brien"). Pages are free of marks or tears throughout. Binding is strong. A very good, clean copy that has been signed by Tim O'Brien.
273 pages. Gilt edges, ribbon marker, gilt tooling on binding. Signed by the author on the first sheet following the front free endpaper. Frontispiece by Steve Karchin. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Inscribed by author. The jacket is rubbed and slightly scratched. The cover is in great condition with no visible flaws apart from some light handling wear. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED: A WORK OF FICTION - SIGNED
O'Brien, Tim
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED: A WORK OF FICTION - SIGNED
O'Brien, Tim
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, Boston
Date published: 1990
First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); black paper-covered boards and black cloth backstrip, with titling and author's facsimile signature stamped in gilt on spine and front cover; dustjacket; [xiv],[3],4-273,[1]pp. Signed by the author on the title page. Fine in the second state dustjacket, with the spine lettering perfectly centered; unclipped (priced $19.95), with the only flaw being a thin diagonal razor cut toward the lower spine panel; Near Fine. The National Book Award-winning author's fourth novel and fifth book, a collection of interconnected stories centered around a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War.
First, Limited edition. Signed by the author without inscription. Fully leather bound book, in fine condition. "The Things They Carried is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division."
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED: ADVANCE CHAPTERS. (NOT THE COMPLETE BOOK)
O'Brien, Tim.
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED: ADVANCE CHAPTERS. (NOT THE COMPLETE BOOK)
O'Brien, Tim.
Publisher: HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY., BOSTON
Date published: 1990
Format: Softcover
Promotional item. SIGNED by Tim O'Brien. Fine in printed stapled wrappers. (48pp.) An uncommon prepublication piece presenting 2 stories from the collection of the same title. Not the complete book.
Octavo, 273 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Black spine with orange and white lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, price uncut "$19.95", has mild shelving wear. Boards and textblock have mild wear along the edges. Signed flat by Tim O'Brien on the title page. Shelved in Room C. 1392580. Special Collections.
First Edition First Printing Fine/Fine Book and dust jacket are as new. Book is tight and square. Unread. Inscribed by author on the title page, "To David for Cyrus. Peace," DJ is equally pristine, fresh and bright with the original price intact
Octavo, [10], 273pp. Black cloth, black boards, title in gilt on spine, author's signature stamped in gilt on front cover. Full number line listed on copyright page. Solid text block, unmarked pages, a fine example. In publisher's dust jacket, $19.95 retail price on front flap, a slight amount of shelf wear, a near fine example. Signed by the author on the title page, inscribed "To Rozzy, Peace. Tim O'Brien / 22 Nov. 98." The Things They Carried is a collection of short stories about an American platoon fighting in the Vietnam War, primarily based on the experience O'Brien had while serving as a member of the 23rd Infantry Division.
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