The first edition of this must-have book was published by Harcourt, Brace, and Company in 1957. It was 253 pages long, and the original retail price was $3.50. The first edition identification criteria are as follows: First edition is stated on the copyright page. Boards are marbled blue with silver lettering on gray cloth spine. Back of dust jacket has photo of the author with no reviews. There are however reviews on the back just jacket flap.
Picture of the 1957 first edition dust jacket for Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of the first edition copyright page for Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of dust jacket where original $3.50 price is found for Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of the first edition Harcourt, Brace, and Company boards for Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Love Among the Cannibals.
Picture of the first edition title page for Love Among the Cannibals. |
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