Copyright page has full number line "P 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Boards are blue with red metallic lettering on a black cloth spine. Back of dust jacket has two reviews: by Hilma Wolitzer and Shirley Abbott. There are copies on the market with a stamp on the bottom pages that says "NETWORK - NOT FOR RESALE". These are promotional copies that were distributed by the publisher to its network of booksellers.
The Book of Ruth is an Oprah's Book Club selection.
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 | Picture of the 1988 first edition dust jacket for The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of the first edition copyright page for The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of dust jacket where original $18.95 price is found for The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of the first edition Ticknor & Fields boards for The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of The Book of Ruth. |
 | Picture of the first edition title page for The Book of Ruth. |
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 | Some copies of The Book of Ruth have a stamp that says "NETWORK - NOT FOR RESALE". These are promotional copies that were distributed by Ticknor & Fields to its network of booksellers. |
Other first edition points for books by Jane Hamilton include: A Map of the World.
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