Description: At Play in the Fields of the Lord by Peter Matthiessen- Landmark novel on deforestation, ecology and plight of indigenous people in the Amazon rainforests a result of “Western” imposed values and economics. Hand-signed by Matthiessen on both the limitation page and the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Includes a note about the book and author. Published in a beautiful fine binding: Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival acid-free paper with gilded edges, luxurious silk moire endpapers, satin ribbon place holder, Smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Condition: NEAR MINT (FINE). Some light shelf wear rubbing else VERY FINE. INTERIOR AS NEW. No former owner bookplates, no foxing, no writing, no wear. ***A spectacular copy of this signed, limited special edition in FINE condition!*** Please view pictures to appreciate the craftsmanship and condition. Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) was an American novelist, naturalist, wilderness writer, zen teacher and onetime CIA agent. A co-founder of the literary magazine The Paris Review, he is the only writer to have won the National Book Award in both nonfiction (The Snow Leopard, 1979, category Contemporary Thought) and fiction (Shadow Country, 2008). He was also a prominent environmental activist. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Please follow me as I have dozens of signed Easton Press books and thousands of other collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
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Shipping Cost: 7.63 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: Norwalk, Connecticut
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, COA, Full Leather, Gilded, Silk Moire Endpapers
Signed: Yes
Author: Peter Matthiessen
Publisher: Easton Press
Topic: Ecology, Environment
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 2001
