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Size: 8x5x1; Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, 1990; First Edition, First Printing with full number line, in first state off-center dust jacket; 273pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; age-toning to bumped ends of spine; black on black quarter-cloth boards remain very good; gilt titling remains bright and bold. Save sunning to spine, unclipped ($19.95) dust jacket is very good. Interior is free of previous owner markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1990. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. O'Brien's fifth book is considered by many to be the best work by any writer on the Vietnam War as well as a major technical achievement combining three literary forms -- the short story, the novel and the memoir; First Printing of the First Trade Edition in First State Dustjacket (title on spine off center, no design credit on DJ flap); previous owner's last name in pencil on front pastedown, occasional underlining or marginal notes, upper corners of boards lightly bumped, o/w text and boards are clean, tight, with a slight spine lean; dustjacket shows only light surface and edgewear.

Houghton Mifflin, 1990. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Fine Copy In Like Jacket. First Edition/irst Printing.$19.95 Gorgeous Fresh Copy Without Wear. O'Brien Great Classic on The Vietnam War..

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. first printing. Fine/fine. Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence 1990 Fine w/fine dj price intact Hardcover, first edition, first printing, black cover with gilt embossed author signature on front, gilt lettering on spine, red pastedown A very clean, unmarked and apparently unread copy of this classic collection of Viet Nam war short stories

Case 1-Shelf 6-120925 This is a First Edition with a complete number line to 1. The Book is in Fine used condition with a snug binding and square. There are no remainder or previous owner markings. The Dust Jacket is in Fine condition with the publisher s price on the front flap. Please see the provided photo of the book on sale. I m happy to provide additional pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask!

First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($19.95 price intact). Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1990. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. An excellent copy of Tim O'Brien's classic Vietnam War fiction title. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Toronto:: McClelland and Stewart,, 1990.. First Printing of the First Canadian Edition. A Fine copy in a Fine, unclipped dust jacket. While this collection of stories involving a single platoon in Vietnam is referred to as a work of fiction it is difficult to determine where the line between fact and imagination begins and ends. "The Things They Carried" is considered one of the two best portrayals of the war experience in Vietnam along with Michael Herr's "Dispatches." "Things" is simply a tour-de-force of exquisite writing about the time, the place, and the men who experienced that particular conflict. If you were going to read only one book dealing with the Vietnam War experience,"The Things They Carried" should be that book.

Boston:: Houghton Mifflin,, 1990.. First Printing of the First Edition. A Fine copy in a Fine, unclipped dust jacket. While this collection of stories involving a single platoon in Vietnam is referred to as a work of fiction it is difficult to determine where the line between fact and imagination begins and ends. "The Things They Carried" is considered one of the two best portrayals of the war experience in Vietnam along with Michael Herr's "Dispatches." "Things" is simply a tour-de-force of exquisite writing about the time, the place, and the men who experienced that particular conflict.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Fine. A Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. A Giftable Book. Black cloth-backed paper boards, lettering in gilt, with the dust jacket. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo;8.5 inches tall; 273 pages. Book appears unread; the dust jacket has the price of $19.95. Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried is more than just a collection of war stories—it is a meditation on memory, truth, and the weight of experience. With a narrative style that blurs the line between fiction and reality, O’Brien plays with the reader’s perception, challenging them to consider whether truth lies in facts or in the emotions a story evokes. His writing does not simply recount events; it forces readers to question the very nature of storytelling itself. At its core, the book offers a deeply introspective look at the Vietnam War, not just as a historical moment but as a psychological and emotional burden carried by those who lived it. Through the lives of his characters, O’Brien reveals the unseen weight of war—the guilt, the fear, the longing for home—turning each soldier’s experience into something profoundly personal and universally human. His use of metafiction and fragmented storytelling draws the reader into the characters' minds, making their trauma and uncertainty feel immediate. Through shifting perspectives and recurring motifs, he creates a layered, haunting narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. Beyond its literary artistry, The Things They Carried has left an enduring mark on American literature, reshaping how war stories are told. By expanding the boundaries of personal and historical narratives, O’Brien’s work stands as a powerful exploration of how we carry our past—both in our memories and in the stories we tell.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 8.5 X 5.9 X 1.1 inches.