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Baton Rouge & London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition of Toole's posthumously published first book, in the first issue dust jacket. A Confederacy of Dunces won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981. One of 2500 copies printed. This copy is signed by Percy at the end of his foreword. Anthony Burgess, 99 Novels, 125. A very fine copy, virtually as new. 8vo, original cloth, dust jacket. A very fine copy, virtually as new.

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. True first edition; 1980 at title page and copyright pages without additional printings stated. One of only 2,500 of the first printing. Tan full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages generally near fine, no writing; few at front with little discoloration at edge. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, light shelf wear, rub; unclipped 12.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Features the classic humored wrapper illustration by Ed Lindlof. First edition wrapper, without Chicago Sun-Times blurb, and Walker Percy summmary review at rear panel. Rare near fine first edition in same wrapper. Includes original hand written signed letter and play-list by Thelma Ducoing Toole dated February 7, 1982. Mrs. Toole was the mother of John Kennedy Toole, author of "A Confederacy of Dunces." Beautifully composed message contains songs for the seasons and 'nostalgic' songs. One of which… Read More

Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition, first printing. Fine condition. Signed by Walker Percy, who played a key role in the book's publication. The original first-state dust jacket with stars, despite its mostly black color, remains virtually as pristine as it was in 1980 and is in Fine condition. Extremely scarce in this condition - an exceptional investment piece. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 1981.

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's tan cloth lettered in black on the spine. Near Fine with slight musty odor to pages, otherwise fine. In a Fine unclipped dust jacket. An exceptional copy of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel published posthumously eleven years after John Kennedy Toole's death.

Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, one of only 2500 copies printed, in first-state dustwrapper without the Chicago Sun-Times blurb. 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine in publisher's cloth and unclipped dust jacket. First Edition, one of only 2500 copies printed, in first-state dustwrapper without the Chicago Sun-Times blurb. 8vo. First edition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning satirical masterpiece which had a very small first printing (reportedly 2500 copies). Acclaimed by critics and beloved by readers, the story of Ignatius J. Reilly's crusade against the modern era quickly became seen as a comic masterpiece and went through a succession of printings. This copy signed by the editor and saviour of the legacy of John Kennedy Toole, Walker Percy, on the title page. Burgess 99

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.: Louisiana State Univ Pr, 1980 This copy is a first/first. Originally purcashed by a bookseller/collector, he did not read this copy and has remained on his shelf until now. The original Walker Percy quote on the back dust jacket. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.

Louisiana State University Press, 1980. first. hardcover. fine/fine. First edition, review copy, publishing date of 1980 on title and copyright page. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Book has tiny bump to lower front corner. Dust jacket has tiny spot to inside of spine. Housed in custom-made fold-out slipcase. Comes with review slip by Louisiana State University Press.

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. First issue dust jacket with the Walker Percy blurb on the rear panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good plus condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Small staining to the edges of the textblock with an indentation to lower corner of textblock. Dust jacket is in near fine condition. Minor edgewear to both ends of spine and flap folds. Original $12.95 price on front flap. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and earned Toole a… Read More

Louisiana State University Press, 1980. first. hardcover. fine/near fine. First edition. Book fine. Dust jacket near fine, slight wear at top of spine. Housed in custom-made foldout case.

A truly lovely Signed copy of the posthumously published Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by author John Kennedy Toole. First edition, second printing (stated( with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. First issue dust jacket, which features a blurb by Walker Percy on the back panel. Elegantly signed on the title page by novelist Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for Toole's novel. Percy was instrumental in getting the book published, some ten years after Toole's death. Book is in fine condition -- square, tight, and unmarked. Very minor bumping to the head of the spine, with no other defects to the dust jacket. No staining to the book or the jacket. No writing, no marginal notes, no underlining, and no highlighting of the text block. (Dust jacket has not been price-clipped, and includes the original $12.95 price.) Ships from NC. All books are sealed in recycled plastic, packaged securely, and shipped promptly with tracking information.

Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good + Book/Very Good + Dust Jacket. First Printing (1980 Date On Title And Copyright Pages, No Additional Printing Indicated.) In First Issue Dust Jacket (Price Clipped, Walker Percy Review On Back Panel, No Sun Times Review). Near Fine Book, Slight Bumping At Bottom Of Spine, Some Rubbing At Part Of Top And Bottom Edges Of Spine With 1/32" Pull Tear At Top Of Spine. Ownership Signature Of The Father Of A Friend Of Toole's ( Who Brought Toole Over To His Home). Dj With Wear And Minute Losses At Corners, A 7/8" Long, Up To 1/4" Deep Chip At Top Of Spine.

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. True first edition; 1980 at title page and copyright pages without additional printings stated. One of only 2,500 first printings. Tan full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear, moderate discoloration at back board. Pages generally near fine, clean; moderate discoloration to apprx. 1" of lower exterior text block corner. Classic vintage inscription at front endpaper: "Mardi Gras 1982, Dear Claudia and Bob, This is very appropriate to the season. A crazy read! Rich." Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, chip, crease; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. First edition wrapper without Chicago Sun-Times blurb at back panel. Rare near very good first edition in same matching wrapper. "A masterwork of comedy... pungent slapstick, satire and intellectual incongruities... make for a grand comic fugue!" - NYT. Presented here is "a great slob… Read More

1981. Unbound. Near Fine. Silver gelatin photograph of John Kennedy Toole. Measuring 5" x 7". Fine with "Ken Toole" in ink on the rear of photo. This is the more uncommon image of Toole that appeared on the English first edition. [With] Two loose sheets. The first, consisting of four paragraphs, presents "Comments from Walker Percy, author of THE MOVIEGOER and LANCELOT" and is Signed by Percy in blue ink at the top. The second sheet, headed "Catalog Copy," presents three paragraphs about the books, including a quotation from Percy. These came from an extensive collection of *A Confederacy of Dunces*-related material that included uncorrected proofs, long galleys, advance review copies, and other rarities. We've not seen another copy of this photo or accompany promotional material. Possibly unique.

New York: Grove Press, 1981. Softcover. Very Good. First paperback edition. Foreword by Walker Percy. Page edges a little darkened, faint creases on the spine, sound and very good or better. Inscribed by Walker Percy to Matthew Monahan. Posthumously published novel that won the Pulitzer Prize. *Burgess 99.*.

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. Signed by professor and author Walker Percy on tipped-in leaf prior half-title page: "Walker Percy." Percy, a professor and author himself, was instrumental in having this discovered gem miraculously published. 1980 at title page and copyright. Stated second printing. Light beige w/hint of green, full cloth boards, black stylized spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine with attractive toning; no writing. Light olive endpapers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original first edition dust wrapper without Sun-Times review blurb at back panel, moderate edge wear, rub, crease; unclipped 12.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Scarce very good second printing in same first edition wrapper. The author of this hilarious satire, John Kennedy Toole, took his own life at 32 after facing consistent rejection from nearly every American publisher. Toole's mother, finally was able to have her son's work posthumously… Read More

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, Second Printing. First edition, second printing. First issue dust jacket with the Walker Percy blurb on the rear panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine and around edges of boards. Minor stain at the top of foredge to textblock. Interior pages are clean. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate scuffing to both ends of spine and around corners of boards. Crack to front panel no open tears. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and earned Toole a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for… Read More

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, Second Printing. First edition, second printing. First issue dust jacket with the Walker Percy blurb on the rear panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Minor scuffing to foredge of textblock. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Chipping to both ends of spine and around edges and corners of panels. Original 12.95 price on front flap. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and earned Toole a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981. The novel's… Read More

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First Edition, Second Printing. First edition, second printing. Early printing DJ lacking the Walker Percy quote at the back panel. Signed by author Walker Percy, who wrote the foreword for the book, on a tipped in page professionally affixed by a bookbinder. This book measures approximately 9.25" x 6", with 338 numbered pages. This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Minor stain to foredge of textblock. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor wear to both ends of spine and on corners of jacket. Original 12.95 price on front flap. "A Confederacy of Dunces" remained unpublished for 11 years after the author's death. Toole's mother convinced Walker Percy to read the manuscript, who in turn convinced LSU to publish the book. The book went on to become a cult classic and earned Toole a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981. The novel's central character is… Read More

Louisiana State University Press, 1980. First edition, first printing. Ex-library with pockets professionally removed. Signed by Walker Percy on plate affixed to title page. Facsimile first state dust jacket (with stars) illustrated by Ed Lindlof. Written by John Kennedy Toole and published posthumously in 1980, the novel became a cult classic and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981. Its protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly, is an unforgettable, larger-than-life character whose misadventures and scathing critiques of the world around him provide sharp social commentary. The novel's blend of humor, pathos, and keen observation makes it a distinctive voice in American literature, and its story of how the manuscript was championed by Toole's mother and brought to publication by author Walker Percy adds to its legacy. The novel is celebrated not only for its literary merits but also for its role in highlighting the richness of Southern literature and the complexities of human experience.

Allen Lane, 1981. First edition, first printing (UK). Bump on edge and foxing, else Near Fine in Very Good or better original dust jacket.