Description
First edition, first printing of Child of God by Cormac McCarthy.
Octavo, [3], 197pp, [3]. Red hardcover, title in gilt on blue cloth spine. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page. Solid text block, faint sunning to top edge, remnant of bookplate previously affixed to front free endpaper, a near fine example. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $5.95 retail price listed, sunned spine, faint shelf wear, “1/74” code on rear flap, image of McCarthy on rear panel.
