Tyler, Anne. A SLIPPING DOWN LIFE. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1970.

Price: US$135.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: 'First Edition' stated on copyright page without the "Published March 1970" statement. Original quarter tan cloth (a few foxing spots to top inside) and yellow paper over board covers, title in gilt to spine, author name to front, top edge yellow (not faded). Dust jacket price unclipped ($4.95) showing a touch of edge wear, no chips or tears, code (3/70) to lower back inside flap. Remainder mark to front end paper, no names or writing. 214 numbered pages, clean and tight in binding. Signed by Author on title page.

Seller: BookSearch, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

TYLER, Anne. A Slipping-Down Life. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1970.

Price: US$300.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First edition. About fine in fine dust jacket. Slip affixed to front fly with a presentation from the author: "Here you are - Happy holidays - Anne Tyler."

Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.

Tyler, Anne. A Slipping-Down Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1970.

Price: US$350.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: A handsome first edition/first printing with the common black "R" remainder mark on front free endpaper, overall very Nearly Fine in alike dust-jacket . Signed by author Anne Tyler directly on the title page; In A Slipping-Down Life, Tyler recounts her harrowing and ultimately triumphant journey from privileged childhood to crushing adulthood poverty and self-discovery. The book is a frank and compelling exploration of addiction, mental illness, and the devastating effects of a life spiraling out of control. Tyler reveals the intimate details of her struggles with addiction, mental illness, and the devastating impact of a lifetime of financial insecurity and professional failure. Ultimately, A Slipping-Down Life is a story of hope, redemption, and triumph.; 8vo; Signed by Author

Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.

TYLER, Anne. A Slipping-Down Life. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1970.

Price: US$550.00 + shipping

Description: First Printing. Octavo; 3/4 yellow paper-covered boards, quarterbound in beige cloth with titles stamped in gilt on spine; yellow topstain; dustjacket; 214pp, [3]. Bookplate signed by the author loosely laid in. Fine in a Near Fine, unclipped dustjacket with a touch of rubbing to the extremities and two unobtrusive creases to front flap. A sharp copy of the author's third novel, notably lacking the ubiquitous remainder mark.

Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.