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FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING (number line to 2 with "First Edition" printed below - the code Random House used in the 70s and 80s to indicate a first printing). New York, Random House, 1979. Book is FINE except for very light staining on the front and back paste-down endpapers, binding tight and square, gilt lettering shows no wear. Dust Jacket is FINE with only light edge wear at the top of the spine, no chips, no tears, price is not clipped ($12.95). This is a beautiful collectible copy of McCarthy's fourth novel which has not been remainder marked as is the case with most of this title. It is housed in a beautiful heavy-duty custom-made slipcase with copies of the dust jacket front on the front and back of the case. Case made by Casemaker. Fast shipping from a smoke-free shop.

Published in 1979, 'Suttree' by Cormac McCarthy is a narrative that captures the life of Cornelius Suttree, a man who has parted from a life of affluence to exist on the margins of society along the Tennessee River. It is a detailed portrayal of Suttree's relationships, struggles, and observations of the denizens inhabiting the river's periphery. The novel is often described as a departure from McCarthy's earlier works, introducing elements of dark humor and a sprawling, descriptive style.

First edition copies of 'Suttree' can be identified by looking for the publisher's full number line that includes '1', the statement of 'First Edition', along with the specific ISBN and potentially the original dust jacket design.