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            The Distant Laughter

Forbes, Bryan

(Book #ID 20167)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black/blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 287 page ISBN 0002211815. Dusty top edge. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with slight lifting of laminate to spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Day of the Jackal + Signed Photograph

Forsyth, Frederick [Frederick McCarthy Forsyth CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English novelist and journalist]

(Book #ID 112129)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, grey end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 358 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the corners and spine ends, red colours to the spine sun faded to pink, not price clipped, £2.00 | 40s. SIGNED 5'' x 4'' period photograph of the author opposite the title page 'Frederick Forsyth.' Related newspaper clipping loosely enclosed. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Odessa File + Signed Photograph

Forsyth, Frederick [Frederick McCarthy Forsyth CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English novelist and journalist]

(Book #ID 112130)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, grey end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 310 pp. A little spotting to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped, £2.00. SIGNED 5'' x 4'' period photograph of the author opposite the title page 'Frederick Forsyth'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Distant Laughter [Signed]

Forbes, Bryan [Jacket by Bryan Organ]

(Book #ID 88457)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little yellowing to the white of the panels, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'with kindest regards from Bryan Forbes.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002211815

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            The Blue Woman [Signed]

Flanagan, Mary

(Book #ID 21034)

Bloomsbury Publishing Limited, 2 Soho Square, London First edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, blue silk tie. 8vo 8" x 5½" 314 pp ISBN 0747517096. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'To Julian, Glad you're back love, Mary July 26, 1994.'. Without inscription. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with small bumps to corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Cobra

Flanagan, Adrian

(Book #ID 21243)

Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, London First edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 304 pp ISBN 0709068816. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Eve With Her Basket

Fallas, Carl

(Book #ID 21334)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 344 pp. Light marks to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Likely To Die

Fairstein, Linda

(Book #ID 23168)

Published by Little, Brown and Company Limited, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 393 pp ISBN 0316641545. Slight age tanning to closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Sandalwood Island [1]

Foreman, Russell

(Book #ID 23775)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 273 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb near Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper by Fratini with light surface rubs to the spine tip, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 16s. Dust wrapper without any tears or pieces of paper missing and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Captain John Niven

Fergusson, Bernard [Jacket Design by Gareth Floyd]

(Book #ID 76748)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners and spine tips, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0001921487

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            The Silent Witness

Frank, Herbert [Translated by Desmond I. Vesey]

(Book #ID 97674)

Published by Museum Press Limited, 26 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Light tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book, in Poor condition dust wrapper with large pieces of paper missing to the spine ends and rear cover, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Echo My Tears

Foster, Jan

(Book #ID 27976)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition circa 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Stated first published edition to copyright page without any year. Small number sequence to title page, spine sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Czech Mate

Fennerton, William

(Book #ID 28082)

Published by Paul Elek Ltd, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 175 page ISBN 023640170X. Slight age darkening to inner flaps. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Martin Conisby's Vengeance [2]

Farnol, Jeffery [Dust wrapper by W. Spence] [Jeffery Farnol (10 February 1878 - 9 August 1952) was a British writer since 1907 until his death, known for writing more than 40 romance novels, some formulaic and set in the Georgian Era or English Regency period, and swashbucklers, he with Georgette Heyer founded the Regency romantic genre].

(Book #ID 65349)

Published by Sampson Low, 25 Gilbert Street, London circa 1952 edition not stated. London circa 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 174 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with small nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 3s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Share of Honour

Fullerton, Alexander [Alexander Fullerton (1924-2008) was a British author of naval and other fiction, it is claimed (by his publishers) to be one of the most borrowed authors from British libraries]. Dust Wrapper Artwork by Les Lawrence.

(Book #ID 28853)

Published by Michael Joseph Limited, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 256 page ISBN 0818121066. End paper maps. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small creases across spine tips and lower corners, not price clipped, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Shoot the Model

Franklin, David

(Book #ID 29748)

Published by New Millennium 292 Kennington Road, London First Edition 1996.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 343 pp ISBN 1858450942. Slight spine slant, free from inscription and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Young Claudia

Franken, Rose

(Book #ID 53411)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First English Edition 1947. London 1947.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 282 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the top and bottom of the spine, ghosting to the end papers and slight foxing to the front edges, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm piece missing to the top of the spine and a tear to the lower rear gutter with related crease lines, not price clipped 9/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Thomas Gage

Fleming, James [Thomas Gage (1719 or 1720 - 2 April 1787) was a British general, best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as military commander in the early days of the American Revolution].

(Book #ID 73649)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, dark green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 297 printed pages of text. With the railway comes tragedy, and Thomas Gage's life begins to unravel until, at the end, medal on his chest, he travels to London to watch the Duke of Wellington's funeral and to take his revenge. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 022407119X

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            Far Afield

Finn, F. E. S.

(Book #ID 32118)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, white lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 181 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex-library with only two stamps to the copyright page. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Some 'Opes of Brody Street [Signed]

Farran, Doris

(Book #ID 32506)

Published Privately by the Author First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' . Contains 413 pages. ISBN 0953492532. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'With Best Wishes from Doris, SIGNED Doris Farran.' Slight spine slant, two vertical crease lines to the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953492532

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            Another Day

Farnol, Jeffery [Dust Wrapper by C. E. Brock] [Jeffery Farnol (10 February 1878 - 9 August 1952) was a British writer since 1907 until his death, known for writing more than 40 romance novels, some formulaic and set in the Georgian Era or English Regency period, and swashbucklers, he with Georgette Heyer founded the Regency romantic genre].

(Book #ID 32847)

Published by Sampson Low, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Thus Edition 1952. London 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 314 printed pages of text. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 7s 6d. Unused and unopened new book, over fifty years old and as new as the day it was published. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Fish, Blood & Bone

Forbes, Leslie [Jacket Design by Richard Carr]

(Book #ID 58734)

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 433 printed pages of text, emerald green end papers. Very little wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little creasing to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297645803

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            The Monkey House

Fullerton, John

(Book #ID 36382)

Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. New York First Edition 1996. New York 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, grey lettering to black spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 288 pp ISBN 0517706601. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Tombolo

Fersen, Nicholas

(Book #ID 111065)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, Soho Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 203 pp. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti; A New England Legend

Fast, Howard

(Book #ID 37728)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cherry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 206, i [pp]. Slight tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with tanning to the spine and lower cover, 10 mm chips to the spine ends, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            On Green Dolphin Street

Faulks, Sebastian

(Book #ID 45472)

Published by Hutchinson, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers and end papers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0091802105. Contains 341 printed pages of text. Number string to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small surface crease marks to the spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lostmarch [Lost March]

Fox, Caroline [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Barbara Walton]

(Book #ID 90030)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 157 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709021402

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            Inkspell [Signed] + Bookmark [1]

Funke, Cornelia [Translated From the German by Anthea Bell]

(Book #ID 51216)

Published by The Chicken House 2 Palmer Street, Frome, Somerset First UK Edition 2005. Frome 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 190442099. Number string to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 682 printed pages of text with monochrome headers and tailpieces. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Cornelia Funke.' Complete with glossy Inkspell bookmark. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 1 other title by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904442722

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            Riding High

Francome, John [and James Macgregor]

(Book #ID 39879)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Greater London House, London First Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 205 pp ISBN 0356145581. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 2 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Little Game

Farrington, Fielden

(Book #ID 45495)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 49 Poland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. ISBN 356024121. Contains 168 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the tips, not price clipped 18s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Rhanna at War

Fraser, Christine Marion

(Book #ID 48047)

Published Blond & Briggs Ltd., 44-45 Museum Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. ISBN 856341045. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped panoramic dust wrapper. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Dreams of Glory

Fleming, Thomas

(Book #ID 44224)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First UK Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0491034512. Contains 396 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Hornblower in Captivity; Cadet Edition Volume Three

Forester, C. S. [1899-1966] Illustrated by Geoffrey Whittam

(Book #ID 47159)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd. 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt and scarlet title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 224 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Three ink ownership names to the front free end paper, including J. Thomas, Mayor of Chatham. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little rubbing of the paper to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 8s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            On Green Dolphin Street

Faulks, Sebastian

(Book #ID 47483)

Published by Hutchinson, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers and end papers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0091802105. Contains 341 printed pages of text. Number string to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small surface crease marks to the spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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