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            Powder Monkey

Sainsbury, Karen [Cover Illustration by Phil Wheeler]

(Book #ID 72316)

Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2002. London 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 232 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0297607650

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            Crossfire; A novel of an African coup d'état

Slater, Nigel

(Book #ID 58443)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 193 printed pages of text. Upper spine end a little creased, age darkening to the upper closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to the foot of the front panel, shallow creasing to the upper spine end, 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 000222478X

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            The Death of Vishnu [Signed]

Suri, Manil

(Book #ID 76549)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 38 Soho Square, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, metallic purple title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 329 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Manil Suril.' 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 0747552703

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            Joanna

St Aubin de Terán, Lisa

(Book #ID 61426)

Published by Virago Press Limited, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 260 printed pages of. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 1853811580

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            For The Eyes of The President Only

Salinger, Pierre

(Book #ID 59896)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange and yellow covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 349 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper and fore edges, a few tan age marks to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm and 20 mm closed tears to the top of the front panel, 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 0002214822

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            The Pastime of Eternity

Sims, D. N.

(Book #ID 62339)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Wear to the spine ends and corners, sun fading to the grey of the spine, a little foxing to the closed page fore edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709147317

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            The Dead Days Omnibus

Sedgwick, Marcus

(Book #ID 61102)

Published by Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Omnibus Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, silk book tie. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 500 [ii] printed pages of text. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with one tiny nick to the top of the lower cover, 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 1842555286

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            Break Out [Break-out] at Sixty-Five [Signed]

Salmon, Percy J. [Jacket Design by Alan Hamp] Foreword by Peter Walker

(Book #ID 62790)

Published by Nomlass Press, 147 Pyrles Lane, Loughton, Essex First Edition 2002. Essex 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 273 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper ' 2-8-03 To Vick, Trust that you find time to sit down and read this first book of mine and that it gives you a lot of pleasure. With Best Wishes, Percy Salmon, Author'. 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 0954005503

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            Requiem for a Wren

Shute, Nevil [1899-1961]

(Book #ID 104369)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Life Safari [Signed]

Strelecky, John P.

(Book #ID 80731)

Published by Aspen Light Publishing, 13506 Summerport Village Parkway, Windermere, Florida, USA First Edition 2007. USA 2007.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'John Strelecky'. 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 9780974362045

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            A Town Like Alice [1]

Shute, Nevil [1899-1961]

(Book #ID 62257)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London 1953 Reprinted Edition. London 1953.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 332 [i] printed pages of text. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Over The Line; Introducing Dr Portia McTeague

Sultan, Faye

(Book #ID 62590)

Published by Fourth Estate Limited, 6 Salem Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 310 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 1857025032

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            Small Steps

Sachar, Louis

(Book #ID 62932)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 36 Soho Square, London First UK Edition 2006. London 2006.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic covers, white and black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover, camel end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 257 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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 0747580308

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            Hector's Folly

Sanders, Wilbur

(Book #ID 64057)

Published by Eletheria Press, 38 Grange Road, Cambridge First Edition 1995. Cambridge 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 264 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 1896687008

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            Praetorian | The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence

Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author].

(Book #ID 111190)

Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, chocolate end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 353 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The End of the Family [Signed]

Seymour, Arabella

(Book #ID 72932)

Published by William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs and creases, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Sue With Much Love, Arabella 18/3/92'. 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 0002234769

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            Death Wore Gold Shoes

Stevens, Lucile Vernon [Jacket Design by Jon Nielsen]

(Book #ID 65066)

Published by Avalon Books, Thomas Bouregy and Company, Inc., 22 East 60th Street, New York, USA First US Edition 1966. USA 1966.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition period art work dust wrapper, 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.

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            The Naked Face [Author's First Book]

Sheldon, Sidney [1918-2007]

(Book #ID 65067)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., Warwick Lane, London First UK Edition 1971. London 1971.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 214 printed pages of text. Spine ends a little creased. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tan surface staining to the white of the lower spine and gutters, minimal wear to the spine ends and 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 0340154667

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            A Turn In The Dark Wood

Stephens, Edward Carl

(Book #ID 84713)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 49 Poland Street, London First UK Edition 1969. 1969.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the upper spine and corners, surface rubs to the panels and gutters, not price clipped 30s. 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.

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            Bright Procession

Sedges, John [Jacket Design by Shirley Hughes]

(Book #ID 65363)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 203 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Superficial wear to the covers, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the top of the spine, not price clipped 12s 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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            Mister Roberts

Sayle, Alexei

(Book #ID 83877)

Published by Sceptre, Hodder & Stoughton, London First Edition 2008. London 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 180 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 9780340961551

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            The Key [Signed]

Symonds, Michael

(Book #ID 99407)

Published by Noussie Publishing, 2 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 229 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Christine, wishing you happy times at Rowlands Castle, Michael 29th July 2007.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0955022002

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            Shameful Harvest

Street, A. G. [Jacket by E. Ladell]

(Book #ID 75923)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 302 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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.

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            Decline [Signed]

Stacey, Tom

(Book #ID 67770)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Signed for Tom and Josiane by Tom Stacey March 1992'. 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 043473506X

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            The Crowning Glory [Sixth in the Series]

Secombe, Fred [Illustrated by Maxine Rogers]

(Book #ID 69832)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text, Publisher's Review Slip loosely enclosed. Fine condition book in Fine condition art work dust wrapper, 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 0718139526

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            The Legion | The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence

Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author].

(Book #ID 111194)

Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, brick red end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 369 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            My Idea of Fun [Double Signed]

Self, Will [Jacket by Garner Russell]

(Book #ID 70443)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 307 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, black silk bookend. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'Dearest Fan - Happy Christmas and welcome home! Love D. December 1993' also SIGNED to the title page 'Will Self'. 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 0747515913

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            Too Far and Dawn Remembers + CD + Wrap Around Band

Shapero, Rich [With Maria Taylor] Cover Art Work by Eugene Von Bruenchenhein

(Book #ID 71041)

Published by Outside Reading San Mateo 2010 and 2011. San Mateo 2010.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with matching artwork CD still in shrink wrap, and publisher's original printed rubber band to keep the two items together, unused and unopened new book and CD. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780971880139

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            The City Through the Clouds

Singleton, C. G.

(Book #ID 74516)

Published by Polis Books 2005. 2005.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 300 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1411659821

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            Village of Stars

Stanton, Paul [Wrapper Design by Broom Lynne]

(Book #ID 72107)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 207 printed pages of text. Very little wear to the covers, light foxing to the upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the upper front gutter, 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.

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            Rome; The Emperor's Spy

Scott, M. C.

(Book #ID 72509)

Published by Bantam Press, Transworld Publishers, 61-63 Uxbridge Road, London First Edition 2010. London 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine, red end papers. Thick 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 493 printed pages of text. Slight marking to the fore edge. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, 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 9780593055724

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            Those Who Love; A Biographical Novel of Abigail and John Adams

Stone, Irving [born Tennenbaum, July 14, 1903, San Francisco, California - August 26, 1989, Los Angeles) was an American writer, chiefly known for his biographical novels of noted artists, politicians and intellectuals].

(Book #ID 73028)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 662 printed pages of text. Lower spine end a little scuffed, tape traces to the end papers, ink message dated 1966 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition art work dust wrapper, 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.

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            The Death of Mr. Love

Sinha, Indra

(Book #ID 73500)

Published by Scribner, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 64-89 Kingsway, London First UK Edition 2002. London 2002.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 578 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0743206983

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            Eye of The Cobra [Signed]

Sherlock, Christopher

(Book #ID 73559)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 438 printed pages of text. Just a little age darkening to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the black of the panels, small scuffs to the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Christopher Sherlock'. 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 0434695327

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