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Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine first edition in a very good slightly spine faded jacket. First Printing stated on copyright page. First issue with Jefferson not Mottstown. Owner's name written on front free endpaper. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase.

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.