Lark and Termite

The first edition of this recent Jayne Anne Phillips book was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2009. It was 254 pages long, and the original retail price was $24.00. First edition points are: First Edition is stated on copyright page with no references to subsequent printings. Boards are light blue with black lettering on blue cloth spine. Back of dust jacket has three reviews - by Alice Munro, Junot Diaz, and Tim O'Brien.

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Picture of the 2009 first edition dust jacket for Lark and Termite.

Picture of the first edition copyright page for Lark and Termite.

Picture of dust jacket where original $24.00 price is found for Lark and Termite.

Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Lark and Termite.

Picture of the first edition Alfred A. Knopf boards for Lark and Termite.

Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Lark and Termite.

Picture of the first edition title page for Lark and Termite.

The outside of the dust jacket feels like a brown paper bag, but the reverse of the jacket is glossy.

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