The Source by James A. Michener (1965 1st Edition Hardcover in Dust Jacket)


•	Author: 		 James Albert Michener (1907-1997)
•	Book Design: 	 Tere Loprete
•	Jacket Design: 	 Guy Fleming
•	Maps & Diagrams: 	 Jean-Paul Tremblay
•	Publisher: Random House New York NY U.S.A. 1965


The Source is a novel telling the story of the development of western civilization through the Jewish people and the establishment of the modern country Israel.
To tell his story, Michener uses an imagined archeological dig in Israel at a fictional location called Makor (the Hebrew word for Source), and from artifacts found at various levels he creates narratives around the artifacts using fictional and historical characters to construct a story about the Jews, from the dawn of civilization to today (1964). x + 909pp.
James Albert Michener (1907–1997) was a Pulitzer Prize winning American writer. He wrote more than 40 books. He was famous for novels which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in a particular geographic location and incorporating detailed history. Many were made into movies.
Former Public Library copy, marked as in service July 1965, has usual ink stamped ownership and pastings. Hardcover has teal cloth boards with navy waves and gold lettering & designs across spine and front cover in a plastic protected Dust Jacket. The protected DJ (5/65) was taped to the exterior of the book. Top page-edge tinted red. Interior is tight, clean, and text is unmarked. Unclipped DJ has no markings or stickers pasted to it, so it is in Fine (As New) condition.

•	Size: 8to – over 7¾” - 9¾” tall, 			919pp.
•	Condition: Acceptable Hardback in Fine (As New) Dust Jacket. 		1st Edition, 1st printing. Trade Edition. Former Public Library copy.

Copyright 1965. Stated First Printing. DJ date and Library Service Date support. Manufactured in U.S.A. No ISBN. LCCN: 65-11255. MSR = US $7.95.


Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.


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