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FAULKNER, William (1897–1962). Light in August. New York: Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, [1932]. 8vo. Original publisher’s coarse tan cloth stamped in orange on the front cover [first binding], spine stamped in blue and orange, orange top edge; original unclipped dust jacket (very tiny spots of rubbing at extreme ends of spine panel, else fine); original glassine wrapper (few tiny chips at extreme ends). FIRST EDITION, FIRST BINDING. The novel revolves around three main characters: Lena Grove, Gail Hightower, and Joe Christmas. “As Faulkner weaves together the stories of these three characters, he explores the devastating effects of racism and religious fanaticism” (Napierkowski, Light in August: Introduction, 1998). A FINE COPY in the rare original glassine wrapper. Petersen A13a.