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First printing. A collection of 18 stories, with the first prize shared by stories by Leffland 'Last Courtesies' and Hazzard 'A Long Short Story.' Other authors represented are John Cheever, Stephen Dixon, Laurie Colwin, John Sayles, Alice Adams, Paul Theroux, Patricia Zelver and others. Introductionby William Abrahams, and brief biographical notes at the beginning of each selection. Near fine in very good dust jacket (price-clipped, chipping and wear to upper edge of dj.) .ISBN # 0-385-11673x 

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