The Haunting of Hill House
by Jackson, Shirley
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/very good
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Viking Press, 1959. first. hardcover. fine/very good. First edition, with First Published in 1959 stated on copyright page. Book fine, dark tinting of top edge fully intact, very slight bend to lower front corner. Dust jacket very good, minor wear. Housed in paper covered custom slipcase.
Synopsis
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is widely considered one of the best literary ghost stories published during the twentieth century. The novel has been adapted to film twice — in 1963 and again in 1999 — both times under the title The Haunting . The Gothic tale tells the story of socially repressed Eleanor Vance and three others who head to Hill House to partake in an experiment involving paranormal activities.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2403021
- Title
- The Haunting of Hill House
- Author
- Jackson, Shirley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Date Published
- 1959
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Fine
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