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Thu, May 14, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 327

MCCARTHY, Cormac (1933-2023). The Orchard Keeper. New York: Random House, [1965].

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MCCARTHY, Cormac (1933-2023). The Orchard Keeper. New York: Random House, [1965]. 8vo. [247] pp. Publisher's perfect-bound printed buff wrappers.

Condition

Spine and edges of wrappers toned, rubbed, some mild scuffing, creasing to spine, rear wrapper creased at upper corner, small creased tear at upper edge of rear wrapper, minor occasional soiling to wrappers. Fine. THE RARE ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK.

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