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New York: Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. (All points present: stated first printing, correct first binding, "Jefferson" on p. 340, jacket priced at $2.50. "Lee Christmas" variant front flap.) 480 pp. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Very light foxing to cloth near top of front and back, faintly to paste down. Jacket spine lightly sunned (much less so than most copies), small closed tear in top of front panel, light wear to head. A very clean, sharp copy of the acclaimed novel in a lovely jacket.

Light in August is a novel by the American author William Faulkner. First published in 1932, the novel is set in Faulkner's fictional Yoknapatawpha County and weaves together several intricate plots. The narrative centers around Joe Christmas, a man of uncertain racial heritage, and explores themes of identity, myth, and racism.

Identifying a first edition of 'Light in August' can involve checking the publisher's page for statements such as 'First Edition' or the presence of a date on the copyright page that matches the book's initial release date in 1932. For Smith & Haas editions, the absence of subsequent printings or editions may also indicate a first edition.