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New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932. First Edition. First Edition. First state, with orange lettering on the front board, blue lettering on the spine, and "Jefferson" on the first line of page 340. Fine in a brilliant, Near Fine dust jacket. Dust jacket with an impression from an old dust jacket protector on the verso, and with a blindstamp on the fore-edge of the rear flap. A truly exceptional example. Housed in a maroon cloth clamshell box.

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.