The first edition of this widely read book was published by Persea in 1983. It was 235 pages long, and the original retail price was $13.95. The first edition identification points are as follows: First Edition is stated on copyright page with no references to subsequent printings. Boards are black cloth with silver lettering. Front of dust jacket is a painting by Philip Guston called "If THis Be Not I". Back of dust jacket has a photo of the author below a single review by Donald Barthelme. This is the author's first book.
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 | Picture of the 1983 first edition dust jacket for Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of the first edition copyright page for Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of dust jacket where original $13.95 price is found for Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of the first edition Persea boards for Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Our House in the Last World . |
 | Picture of the first edition title page for Our House in the Last World . |
Other first edition points for books by Oscar Hijuelos include: The mambo kings play songs of love: a novel.
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