NY, Random House, (1985). The uncorrected proof copy of his fifth book, a novel of the Old West, based on an actual series of events in 1849-1850 in Texas and Mexico, and rendered with an eye to bringing to life the surreal violence of the time and place. Recently voted one of the five best works of American fiction of the last quarter century in a survey conducted by The New York Times Book Review. McCarthy's first five books sold fewer than 15,000 copies total -- this title selling only 1883 copies before it was remaindered. Tiny spot on half title page; still fine in wrappers, with publisher's promotional sheet laid in. A scarce proof, in our experience. From the collection of Bruce Kahn. [#911072] SOLD