Communist

by Richard Ford

illustration by Gaylord Schanilec 

Modern First Edition, signed by author and artist.  Derry, NH and Ridgewood, NJ:  Babcock & Koontz, 1987 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition.

• Sepia cloth covers are mostly clean, with label on front cover and inked title.  Corners are sharp.
• Spine has softened ends.
• Binding is strong.  
• Olive green Fabriano Roma end papers and speckled Mouchete de Pombie pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.  See photos.  
• Illustration on title page is a wood engraving, bright and clear. 
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• PS2023.1019

[18] pages. 5 x 9.5 inches.

A handsome modern first edition of a short story by Richard Ford (b. 1944), the second number in a series of works by "important authors of our times," per the publisher's note.

Typeset in San Francisco, printed at Minnesota Center for Book Arts, a spare and subtle piece of printing, in keeping with the story it presents. 

Limited edition of 240 total copies, 40 of which are numbered in Roman numerals and bound in cloth covered boards; this is copy XXVII.  Signed by author and artist on the colophon. 

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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