Lie Down in Darkness

The first edition of this great read was published by Bobbs-Merrill in 1951. It was 400 pages long, and the original retail price was $3.50. The first edition identification points are as follows: First Edition is stated on the copyright page. Dust Jacket has price of $3.50, with photo of the author and author bio on the back.

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Picture of the 1951 first edition dust jacket for Lie Down in Darkness.

Picture of the first edition copyright page for Lie Down in Darkness.

Picture of dust jacket where original $3.50 price is found for Lie Down in Darkness.

Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Lie Down in Darkness.

Other first edition points for books by William Styron include: The Confessions of Nat Turner, Set This House On Fire, Sophie's Choice.

   

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