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NY: Knopf, 1975. Uncorrected proof. 725 pp. “10” penned to spine, else near fine in printed red wrappers. Publication information taped to front cover, promotional flyer stapled to verso, with a bit of a rust stain from the staple. Laid-in is a holograph note, “Geoff Wolff / 1,500 words / Deadline: Sept. 1” and a printed slip providing essentially the same information, but spelling out “Geoffrey Wolff.” An uncommon proof. Gaddis’ second novel, winner of the 1976 National Book Award.