Author: JONES, JAMES
Title: Whistle (First Edition Society Series)
Description: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1978. First Edition. Leather. A Franklin Library leatherbound edition presenting the first edition (prior to the appearance of the trade editions by Delacorte Press) of the final novel by James Jones in his trilogy which began with his notable "From Here to Eternity." Includes a prefatory note by the author, who passed away prior to completing this novel. The last three chapters were fashioned by Willie Morris from notes taken of conversations with Jones. With illustrations by Howard Rogers. An entry in the publisher's First Edition Society series. --- In tan full bonded leather covers with gilt ornamentation stamped on front, back and spine; two raised bands on spine. All edges gilt. Interior with brown silk moire endpapers with matching sewn in satin ribbon placemarker. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- A newish, tightly-bound, unmarked copy but with light sunning to edges of moire endpapers and three shallow indentations to back cover fore-edge. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.) ; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxi, [5], 499 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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