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New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932. First edition, first issue with “Jefferson” instead of “Mottstown” in the first line on page 340. With an interesting association inscription regarding the publisher penciled onto the front pastedown. With an illustrated title-page. 8vo, publisher’s original beige buckram lettered in orange on the upper cover and in blue on the spine, in the very scarce original dustjacket. 480 pp. A fine copy, the book in fine condition with just a hint of shelf wear to the foot of the spine, the very scarce dustjacket is well preserved with a bit of mellowing evident along the edges and to the spine panel and a closed tear to the back spine fold and to the front flap fold. IMPORTANT FIRST EDITION UNUSUAL IN THIS CONDITION AND VERY SCARCE IN THE DUSTJACKET, WITH AN INTERESTING ASSOCIATION NOTE TO THE FRONT PASTEDOWN. The jacket has the correct $2.50 price and listing of Boyle, Kay as the first author on the back cover as is proper…

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.