{"product_id":"the-town-by-william-faulkner-1957","title":"The Town William Faulkner 1957 First Edition Random House Hardcover Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eA 1957 first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThe Town\u003c\/em\u003e by William Faulkner, published by Random House and presented with its original dust jacket. The second volume in the Snopes trilogy, this work reflects Faulkner’s mature narrative style and remains a cornerstone of twentieth-century American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Faulkner\u003cbr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Town\u003cbr data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"115\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House\u003cbr data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"131\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"156\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1957\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover cloth\u003cbr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present unclipped original dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"414\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second volume of the Snopes trilogy set in Yoknapatawpha County\u003cbr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright page states First Printing with 1957 Random House imprint and correct period jacket design present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original unclipped dust jacket with $3.95 price intact, showing light edge wear and minor rubbing consistent with careful preservation; jacket remains structurally sound with strong color and minimal chipping; cloth boards clean and well preserved with light handling wear; corners sharp with only slight softening; binding tight and stable; interior pages clean with mild, even toning appropriate to age; no significant markings or inscriptions observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1957 first edition first printing of The Town by William Faulkner, issued by Random House during the authors Nobel era and forming the second novel in the Snopes trilogy. This copy retains its original unclipped dust jacket with strong color and well preserved structure, a key factor in collector desirability for mid century Faulkner first editions. As part of the Yoknapatawpha County cycle, the novel represents a mature phase of Faulkners work, documenting the calculated rise of Flem Snopes within a tightly observed Southern social landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2260\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eOften chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century American literature, particularly where Faulkner’s later works are appreciated in complete form.\u003cbr data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eA considered selection for those who value first editions that reflect both literary achievement and careful preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a volume selected for its place within a larger body of work and its continued relevance to serious collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Faulkner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550127149250,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T2-00036-LOC","price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Faulkner_100bfd6f-30bc-4b19-8f69-11a9a09a8a04.png?v=1767732949","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/the-town-by-william-faulkner-1957","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}