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Dallas: The Book Club of Texas, 1932. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. One of the original publications of the Book Club of Texas under Stanley Marcus. Early Yoknapatawpha story from Faulkner. Limited to 300 copies, this being #115. Some light bumping and soiling to boards else near fine.

Written by William Faulkner, 'Miss Zilphia Gant' is a short story that examines the complex nature of familial relationships and societal expectations in the early 20th-century American South. Faulkner's poignant and evocative prose delves into the life of the titular character, revealing the personal and cultural forces that shape her destiny.

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