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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 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Mrs. Mulvaney Bailey, Hilary (Book #ID 98012) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and lime paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal wear to the edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0094619107 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Zugzwang Bennett, Ronan (Book #ID 78145) Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 36 Soho Square, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine, red end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 278 printed pages of text. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, 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 9780747587118 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Stiff Lips [Signed] Billson, Anne (Book #ID 78148) Published by Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 375 printed pages of text. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Anne Billson'. 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 0333644271 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Family Money Bawden, Nina (Book #ID 95004) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the upper closed edges. Near 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 0575050594 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Story of Forgetting Block, Stefan Merrill (Book #ID 83525) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First UK Edition 2008. London 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Tiny marking to the lower page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs to the 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. ISBN 9780571237463 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Winter Plain Bannister, Jo (Book #ID 83542) Published by Robert Hale Limited, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1982. London 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, very light foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 0709196342 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Savage Cruise Brelis, Dean [Jacket Art Work by Eisner] (Book #ID 79636) Published by Frederick Muller Limited, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 231 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the lower spine tips and corners only, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small surface stain to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped 18/-. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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A Perfect Life [Signed] Barker, Raffaella (Book #ID 79870) Published by Headline Review, Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, plum end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 324 printed pages of text. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Dear Brigid I hope you enjoy this, Love Raffaella' in green pen. 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 0755324099 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Rest Of My Life With You Baldwin, Faith (Book #ID 92016) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original herb green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Small rubbing to the bottom edge of the front cover. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with closed tears to the edges of the spine ends, not price clipped 8/6. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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My Lady of Cleves Barnes, Margaret Campbell (Book #ID 107739) Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 19 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original beige cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered blue back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 316 pp. War Economy standard paper, very little wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 9/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Gorgeous Ghoul Babcock, Dwight V. (Book #ID 83862) Published by United Authors Limited, London First UK Edition 1947. London 1947. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Rubs to the softened spine ends, gutters and corners, cheap paper browning and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Lusitania Butler, David (Book #ID 102622) Published by Macdonald Futura Publishers, Paulton House, 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A novel based on the sinking of the Lusitania in May 1915. Contains 734 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0354041835 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Black-Eyed Blonde; A Philip Marlowe Novel Black, Benjamin (Book #ID 85759) Published by Mantle, Pan Macmillan, 20 New Wharf Road, London First UK Edition 2014. 2014. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 290 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 9781447236689 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Imprudent Princess Black, Dorothy (Book #ID 82137) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. Ex lending library, issuing labels only to the front end papers, no other stamps or library marks, spine ends scuffed. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with nicks to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10/6. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Barbary Pirate; The Life and Crimes of John Ward, the most Infamous Privateer of his Time Bak, Greg (Book #ID 82156) Published by Sutton Publishing Limited, Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2006. Gloucestershire 2006. 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 225 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. 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 0750943505 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Leper's Companions Blackburn, Julia (Book #ID 82358) 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 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Indian Ink Beal, H. E. (Book #ID 82392) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1954. London 1954. 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 229 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing to the foot of the rear corner, rubs to the front gutter, spine ends and corners, not price clipped 11/6. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Heart of Tango Barceló, Elia (Book #ID 99412) Published by MacLehose Press, Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, copper title and author lettering to the spine, tangerine end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906694609 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Casino for Sale | Hogarth Fiction Series Brahms, Caryl [Doris Caroline Abrahams 1901 - 1982] and S. J. Simon [New Introduction by Ned Sherrin] (Book #ID 107584) Published by The Hogarth Press Ltd., Chatto & Windus Ltd, 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition Thus 1987. 1987. First edition thus in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 pp. Tanning to page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Man Made Angry; The first sympathetic biography of 'Jack the Ripper' Brooke, Hugh [Jack the Ripper] (Book #ID 85917) Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London Second Impression, March 1932. 1932. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 289 printed pages of text. Spine ends a little creased, foxing to the free end papers and closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece of paper missing from the top of the spine, chips to the lower spine end and upper edges, not price clipped 7/6. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Year is '42 + Publisher's Wrap Around Band Bielski, Nella (Book #ID 98937) Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 38 Soho Square, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original silver-grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, burgundy end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text with silver-grey silk bookmark and Publisher's wrap around band. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little age darkening to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747571031 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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A World Like This [Signed] Benedict, Helen (Book #ID 92959) Published by E. P. Dutton, Penguin Books USA Inc., New York, USA First Edition 1990. 1990. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards with a red cloth spine, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 194 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 'Helen Benedict'. 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 0525248315 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Animals Before Breakfast [Signed] Bowring, Mary [Jacket Illustration by John Butler] (Book #ID 92961) Published by W. H. Allen, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ginger paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Lower spine end scuffed, light ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with minimal wear to the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To Phyllis Piper with love, Mary Bowring'. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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High Jinx Buckley, William F. Jr. (Book #ID 98511) Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd., 62-5 Chandos Place, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712614435 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Operation Scylla Brough, Arthur (Book #ID 99025) Published privately by the Author First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blind racing green Rexene covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 226 printed pages of typed text. A little foxing to the front and rear paste downs. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951072404 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Quince Seed Potion; A Novel [Signed] Baharloo, Morteza (Book #ID 99042) Published by Bridge Works Publishing Company, Bridgehampton, New York, USA First Edition 2004. 2004. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original mustard paper covered boards with burgundy paper covered spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 241 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the upper front fore edge, not price clipped SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To Mary Ellen, the goddess of Sharpstown(?) M. Baharloo. Jan 2008.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1882593871 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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A Quiet Life Bainbridge, Beryl (Book #ID 99418) Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd., 43 Gloucester Crescent, London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Age darkening to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715611399 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Departures Bernstein, Jane (Book #ID 99454) Published by Allen Lane, 536 King's Road, London First UK Edition 1980. 1980. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Thin strips of sun fading to the edges, spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071391355X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Greek Gifts Binyon, T. J. (Book #ID 100063) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sand paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 200 printed pages of text. Age darkened edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0241123666 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Champion of Charlemagne Butts, Marie [Translated from French by Robert Linker | Illustrated by Charles Keeping] (Book #ID 109093) Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., 9 Bow Street, London First UK Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge dyed green. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 111 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Island Benchley, Peter [1941-2006] (Book #ID 111084) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 240 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A ISBN 0233970967 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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A History of the World in 10½ Chapters Barnes, Julian (Book #ID 102848) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London Second Impression 1989. 1989. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original navy covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 309 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £11.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224026690 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Kingdom of the Wicked Burgess, Anthony [1917-1993] (Book #ID 106075) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 379 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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