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(1952). 8vo. 1st edition of the author's 1st book. Toning to otherwise clean leaves. Slight lean to spine. Bumping to spine ends and forecorners of rubbed boards. Rubbing and uneven toning to edgeworn dust jacket. Light chipping extremities of d.j. with larger chip to lower rear panel. Hole to darkened spine of d.j. with spot of soiling and tearing to cloth spine to match. Clipped d.j. flaps with scratching to hinges. Light creasing to panels. VG/VG.

Wise Blood is Flannery O'Connor's first novel, originally published in 1952, exploring themes of redemption and spirituality through a young man's journey in the American South.