Intruder in the Dust, William Faulkner - First Edition, 1st Printing - 1948

First edition, first printing of Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner in remarkable condition.

Stated 'First Printing' on copyright page. Original $3.00 price on front flap indicating a first state dust jacket.

Octavo; Hardcover; Spine in black with gold and blue print; Boards in black cloth with gold and blue print.

Includes original dust jacket in near fine condition with minor edge wear on spine. Not price clipped. Book itself has no markings, inscriptions, plates, or page creasing. There is a circular discoloration on front plate and rubbing on spine. Overall incredible condition with bright coloration on jacket and title page and minimal evidence of aging in book.

Intruder in the Dust is a 1948 crime novel written by American author William Faulkner. Taking place in Mississippi, it revolves around an African-American farmer accused of murdering a Caucasian man.

Dust jacket is protected by removable mylar cover.