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Random House, 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. True first printing of this rare early book by acclaimed novelist Cormac McCarthy. A good copy of the hardcover first edition in a very good first issue jacket (very slight wear to jacket; book spine is a little concave from reading; boards have brown stains at top and bottom; front endpaper has a minor ding at foot by gutter; rear endpaper has a tiny crease to lower corner). There is NO remainder mark on this copy.

Published in 1979, 'Suttree' by Cormac McCarthy is a narrative that captures the life of Cornelius Suttree, a man who has parted from a life of affluence to exist on the margins of society along the Tennessee River. It is a detailed portrayal of Suttree's relationships, struggles, and observations of the denizens inhabiting the river's periphery. The novel is often described as a departure from McCarthy's earlier works, introducing elements of dark humor and a sprawling, descriptive style.

First edition copies of 'Suttree' can be identified by looking for the publisher's full number line that includes '1', the statement of 'First Edition', along with the specific ISBN and potentially the original dust jacket design.