Book #21646

Poison Penmanship: The Gentle Art Of Muckraking - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Jessica Mitford

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.
ISBN: 0394502604

Price: $50.00

First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, tanning/ghosting to edges and paste downs, in Very Good+, tanned dust-jacket with closed tear to back panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

This is a book about investigative journalism, and how it can be used to get to the truth. It is written by Jessica Mitford, who is known for her work with The Sunday Times in the UK.; 8vo; FSA.