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Social Studies (Inscribed with Drawing)

$450
£339.87
€392.60
CA$633.99
A$679
CHF 365.03
MX$8,246.84
NOK 4,612.27
SEK 4,222.88
DKK 2,933.46

About the Item

First edition, first printing (stated, with the number line to 2) of the second collection of stories by New York City humorist and icon Fran Lebowitz. Published in 1981 by Random House. 8vo, hardcover with dust jacket, 147 pages, Enhanced by an inscription with a caricature self-portrait (frowning face with cigarette) on the Front free endpaper.
  • Similar to:
    Tom Wolfe (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor foxing to edges of textblock and f.f.e.p. Light bumping and rubbing to dj, with creasing to front flap and cover, with 2” closed tear to top edge.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU828547618422

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