The Big Test by Nicholas Lemann (1999, HC) 1st Printing VG w/Protective Cover

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Condition
Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“First edition, First printing. Like new, pages tight, unread. Sun fade on spine of dust jacket, ...
Country of Origin
United States
Book Title
The Big Test: The Secret History of the American Meritocracy
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Publication Year
1999
Type
History
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Literary Movement
Modernism
Author
Nicholas Lemann
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Protective Mylar Cover
Genre
History
Topic
Testing
ISBN
9780374299842
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A bookseller for over thirty-five years, specializing in Signed Books and Modern First Editions. All books are wrapped in archival Brodart book covers, wrapped in bubble wrap, sealed in a poly bag and ...
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