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            Marianne and the Privateer

Benzoni, Juliette (30 October 1920 - 7 February 2016) was a French novelist. She is best known for her novels with historical and love themes and for her Catherine book series of novels which was made into a television series in 1986. [Translated by Anne Carter] Jacket Illustration by Alan Lee.

(Book #ID 70039)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 15 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First UK Edition 1972. London 1972.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 317 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near 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. We currently hold in stock 8 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 434066079

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            The Tunnel

Byrne, Robert [Jacket Design by Chris Yates]

(Book #ID 63360)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 52 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 213 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, foxing to the upper closed edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with 7 mm tear to the top of the rear 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. ISBN 0718116429

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            The South

Berger, Yves [Jacket Design by Jack Larkin] Translated by Robert Baldick

(Book #ID 63585)

Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 20 New Bond Street, London First English Edition 1963. London 1963.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 168 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper and fore edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the panels, 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 Prisoner At Jala

Bell, Gerard [Jacket Design by David Chalmers]

(Book #ID 63593)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, green and red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 222 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the lower spine end and corners. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 15s. 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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            Resurrection; Beneath the foundations of London's holiest place rests a centuries-old secret

Boast, Philip

(Book #ID 64211)

Published by Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 1997. London 1997.

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 377 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 0747217246

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            In the Kingdom of Air

Binding, Tim

(Book #ID 64222)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 374 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. 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 0224037579

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            Daughters of the Regiment [Signed]

Bevan, David

(Book #ID 64950)

Published by Traditional Publishing, 82 Hogarth Crescent, Merton Abbey, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Printer's error to the front paste down, top corner folded under itself. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'With my Very Best Wishes, David Bevan, 15/05/96'. 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 0952553104

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            Enchantica; The Well of Hope

Bill, Andrew [Illustrations by J. Blakemore]

(Book #ID 64961)

Published by Holland Studio Craft Ltd., 156 King street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire First Edition 1991. Staffordshire 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original textured brown paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations throughout. 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 0948511753

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            Are You Hungry Are You Cold

Bemelmans, Ludwig [Jacket Illustration by the Author]

(Book #ID 66342)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 221 printed pages of text. Ex library copy with card holder to the front paste down and date stamp label from 1965-67 to the front free end paper, wear to the lower spine end and edges, foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 15s. 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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            Black Pudden Republic

Bell, Ken

(Book #ID 67400)

Published by Frank Graham, 6 Queen's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 358 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 0859831752

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            The Wanton Air

Barger, Freda [Jacket Art Work by Ley Kenyon]

(Book #ID 86095)

Published by Jarrolds Publishers Ltd., London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Wind's Circulating Library copy with ink stamp to the page edges, date plate to the rear free end paper, weeping of staple through to page 254. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the fore edges and gutters, not price clipped 10s 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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            The Third Truth

Borodin, Leonid [Translated from the Russian by Catriona Kelly]

(Book #ID 76797)

Published by Collins Harvill, 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002718138

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            World of The Wind

Brown, Slater

(Book #ID 75300)

Published by Alvin Redman Limited, 107 Jermyn Street, St. James's, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. College Library copy with no stamps or labels, spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with just a little wear to the lower edges, 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.

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            Griffin and Sabine; An Extraordinary Correspondence

Bantock, Nick

(Book #ID 76198)

Published by Chronicle Books, 275 Fifth Street, San Francisco First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt paper over boards. 8vo. 8'' x 8''. Number string to the title page 10 9. Contains printed pages of text with a series of postcards and letters, colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped $17.95, unused new book. 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 0877017883

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            Doctor Called David

Burns, Sheila [Ursula Bloom (11 December 1892 - 29 October 1984) was a British novelist, biographer and journalist. Many of her novels were written under various pen names, including Sheila Burns, Mary Essex, Rachel Harvey, Deborah Mann, Lozania Prole and Sara Sloane].

(Book #ID 97673)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 192 pages. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition with small nicks to the spine ends, spine colours not faded, not price clipped, 13/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Secret of the Bulls

Bernardo, José Raul

(Book #ID 71121)

Published by Simon & Schuster, Rockefeller Center, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chalk blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the navy cloth spine, silver stars to the front panel, 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 299 printed pages of text. Very slight dust marking to the lower page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight creasing to the spine ends, 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 0684818175

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            Ten Days To Zero-Zero

Breton, William

(Book #ID 71394)

Published by Grafton Books, Collins Publishing Group, 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, red end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 328 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the page edges and margins. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, 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 0246135050

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            The Olive Mill

Byrom, James

(Book #ID 72105)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 283 printed pages of text. Lower edges a little scuffed, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners and fore edges, not price clipped 25s. 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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            God's Village

Benes, Bohus [Foreword by Thomas Mann]

(Book #ID 72356)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Museum Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 368 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the orange of the spine, fraying of the cloth to the spine ends, ghosting to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Filibusters [A Tornado Book]

Belmont, James

(Book #ID 73011)

Published by New Horizon, 5 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, Sussex First Edition 1981. Sussex 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple rexine covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 298 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Near 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 0861167805

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            Seen Dimly Before Dawn

Balchin, Nigel [Jacket Design by Harry Toothill]

(Book #ID 73019)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Very little wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper front gutter, tiny nicks to the spine ends and corners, 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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            Glacier Run

Barstow, Phyllida

(Book #ID 73069)

Published by Century Publishing Co. Ltd., 76 Old Compton Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Saxe blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 240 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 0712601562

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            The Leper's Companions

Blackburn, Julia

(Book #ID 83388)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Fine clean unopened 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 022405127X

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            Slow Motion Riot

Blauner, Peter

(Book #ID 73259)

Published by Viking, Penguin Books Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, orange metallic title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 431 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 0670836311

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            Helen All Alone

Buchanan, William [Jacket Illustration by Val Biro]

(Book #ID 81300)

Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, light ghosting to the free end papers. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, surface smudging to the white of the rear panel and front fore edge, not price clipped 16s. 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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            Alice Alone

Brookfield, Amanda [Jacket Illustration by Sarah Allison]

(Book #ID 73499)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Limited, 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Age darkened upper edges. Near 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 0297794566

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            The Juniper Tree

Baldwin, Faith

(Book #ID 77931)

Published by The Romance Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1957. London circa 1957.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Lower spine end and corners slightly turned-in, ink name dated 1958 to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper. 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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            Quentins [Signed]

Binchy Maeve

(Book #ID 74826)

Published by Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2002. London 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, title illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 345 printed pages of text. Front free end paper missing, cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the corners, not price clipped. SIGNED bookplate by the author to the half title page 'Maeve Binchy'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0752851659

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            Devil of a State

Burgess, Anthony

(Book #ID 74909)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 282 printed pages of text. Age spots to the closed page edges, end papers and some margins. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with age spots, minimal chips and rubs. 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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            The Wind Tunnel [Signed]

Buckingham, David

(Book #ID 75203)

Published by Macdonald & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 16 Maddox Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. A little mottling of the cloth to the spine and upper edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'David Buckingham'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Sigrid and the Sergeant

Buckner, Robert [1906-1989] Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Carl Rose

(Book #ID 75324)

Published by Appleton Century Crofts, Inc., New York, USA First Edition 1957. USA 1957.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 246 printed pages of text. Some mottling to the cloth covers, spine ends creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, shallow rubs to the gutters and fore edges, not price clipped $3.75. 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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            The Shrewsdale Exit

Buell, John

(Book #ID 76145)

Published by Angus & Robertson Ltd., 2 Fisher Street, London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 279 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good 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 0207954712

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            Fire in the Straw; Adventure, Mystery and a Fight for Survival in a Medieval Time City [Signed]

Baird, Stephen

(Book #ID 76186)

Published by Trafford Publishing First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 293 printed pages of text. Light marking to the closed page edges, rubs and slight crease marks to the cover, and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Stephen Baird'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781425132774

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            A Casual Brutality

Bissoondath, Neil

(Book #ID 77847)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 378 printed pages of text. Dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the cover edges, one small tear to the front cover fore edge, 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 0747502528

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