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Something Beginning With

Salway, Sarah

(Book #ID 37476)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 180 iv [pp] ISBN 0747569223. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unopened 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. Author's first novel. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Strange Summer in Stratford [Signed]

Perez, Norah A. [Illustrations by Robert Ihrig]

(Book #ID 65644)

Published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, USA First Edition 1968. USA 1968.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, tan end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers. A little sun fading to the spine ends, a few tan age spots to the cloth on the lower front corner and upper edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the lower front fore edge, small nicks to the upper spine tips, rubs to the upper corners, price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To my dear friend Barbara - come back sooon! Norah A. Perez, Youngstown, N.Y. August/68'. 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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Big Women

Weldon, Fay [Fay Weldon (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 - 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright].

(Book #ID 52264)

Published by Flamingo HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London 1999. London 1999.

Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0261672703. Contains 346 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a touch of sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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There's No Escape; An Adventure Story

Serraillier, Ian

(Book #ID 37520)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London 1958. London 1958.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine, black vignette to the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 248 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the front end paper, spine very slightly faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Troika

Gurr, David

(Book #ID 43450)

Published by Macdonald & Jane's Ltd., 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0354043919. Contains xvi, 271 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with very tiny rub to the spine tip, 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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No May in October

Muskett, Netta

(Book #ID 37559)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1951. London 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 308 pp. Light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm V-shaped piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 10/6, spine colours not faded. 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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The Book of Magical Horses

Mayo, Margaret [Illustrated by Victor Ambrus]

(Book #ID 37644)

Published by Kaye and Ward Ltd., 21 New Street, London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 119 pp ISBN 0718211316. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine unused condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous

Pearce, Michael [Michael Pearce Smith (23rd July 1933 - 20th July 2022).

(Book #ID 37683)

Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 224 pp ISBN 000232265X. Ex-library reading condition copy with usual stamps in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and corners, 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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Silent Prey

Sandford, John [John Camp]

(Book #ID 37691)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, copper lettering to the spine, burgundy end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 320 pp ISBN 00022400424. Very slight tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny crease lines to the top of the lower cover, 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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Portrait in Sepia

Allende, Isabel

(Book #ID 37711)

Published by Flamingo HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine, family trees to the end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 304 pp ISBN 0007121571. Tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease lines across the spine tip, not price clipped. 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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The Laments

Hagen, George

(Book #ID 74442)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 370 printed pages of text. Fine clean 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 034083272X

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The Brimstone Wedding [Signed]

Vine, Barbara [Ruth Rendell]

(Book #ID 37716)

Published by Viking 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 312 printed pages of text. ISBN 0670866105. Hint of tanning to the closed page edges, free from inscription. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Ruth Rendell as' 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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Dane's Testament

Gethin, David

(Book #ID 37730)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 184 pp ISBN 0575037725. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning across the top edge, small crease lines to the spine tip, not price clipped. 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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India Allan

Coker, Elizabeth Boatwright

(Book #ID 59779)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners slightly turned in with shallow rubs, tan age spots to a few of the early pages and closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition colour period art work dust wrapper with 15 mm piece missing to the foot of the spine, small chip to the rear upper edge, 20 mm closed tear to the upper edge of the front panel, shallow rubs to the front fore edge, not price clipped 10/6. 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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Out of the Whirlpool

Sillitoe, Alan [1928-2010] Illustrated by Peter Farmer

(Book #ID 48147)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 62-65 Chandos Place, London First Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to black cloth spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0091683009. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little sun fading down the spine, 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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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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Echo Round His Bones

Disch, Thomas M.

(Book #ID 99414)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis Ltd., 3 Upper James Street, Golden Square, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text. Ex Royal Marines library copy with stamp to the front and rear paste downs and label traces to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, upper and fore edges, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 246985518

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Valley Under the Cross

Bruce, David

(Book #ID 38179)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 197 pp. Spine sun faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Stream

Clarke, Brian

(Book #ID 48142)

Published by Swan Hill Press an Imprint of Airlife Publishing Co. 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 2000. Shrewsbury 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 1840371862. Contains 174 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Author's first novel. Small bump to the foot of the spine. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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. ISBN 1840371862

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The Bridge at Arta and Other Stories

Stewart, J. I. M.

(Book #ID 38191)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original rich navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 182 pp ISBN 0575030372. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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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The Optimist

Greatrex, Patricia

(Book #ID 97875)

Published by Cariad Books, 28 Oaten Hill, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 133 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951624121

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Shadowmancer; From Darkness Comes an Ancient Evil [Special Edition] [Signed]

Taylor, G. P.

(Book #ID 76557)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square London First Thus Edition 2003.

Hard back binding in publisher's original slate black paper covered boards, gilt lettering to the spine, page edges dyed blue. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 308 printed pages of text. Number string to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. ISBN 0571221998. Contains previously unpublished final chapter and new foreword by the author. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper the gold foil paper which is prone to marking, not price clipped £14.99, unused and unopened new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page G. P. Taylor, 22. 10. 03.' 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. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571221998

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A Captive of the Caucasus

Bitov, Andrei

(Book #ID 38217)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First UK Edition 1992. London 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 323 pp ISBN 0297840541. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with small bump to the foot of the spine, 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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Entering Ephesus

Athas, Daphne

(Book #ID 61018)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 40 William IV Street, London First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 442 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with pink background colour to the spine sun faded, one small tear to the top lower corner, minor rubs to the spine tips, 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 070111911X

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Annexed; The Incredible Story of the Boy Who Loved Anne Frank [Twice Signed]

Dogar, Sharon [Anne Frank]

(Book #ID 85756)

Published by Andersen Press Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 329 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. TWICE SIGNED by the Author to the half-title and title pages 'For Shin, Sharon Dogar' and 'Sharon Dogar.' 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 9781849391245

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Superhero for Hire; True Stories From the Small Ads

Shaw, William [Introduction by Jarvis Cocker]

(Book #ID 38335)

Published by Atlantic Books, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 6½'' x 5'' 288 pp ISBN 1843543168. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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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The Mark of the Pentagram

Jones, Howard [Illustrated by John Lawrence]

(Book #ID 38351)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 49 Poland Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original butternut yellow cloth covers, gilt and maroon title block lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 152 pp ISBN 0356031144. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped 19s. 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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In The Eye of the Sun

Soueif, Ahdaf

(Book #ID 93598)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 791 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0747511632

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A Clockwork Orange [2] The Independent Banned Books No. 1

Burgess, Anthony [1917-1993] Introduction by John Walsh

(Book #ID 42660)

Published by Paperview U.K. Ltd., London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, grey lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5''. Contains 152, vi, printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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. We currently hold in stock 9 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Picnic by Wagonette

Ross, Jean

(Book #ID 48829)

Published by Hutchinson's 5-6 St. Andrew's Hill, Carter Lane, London 1954. London 1954.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with minor rubs to the spine ends and corners, Jean Ross to the rear. 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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Magnox Alert

Dillistone, K. St. J

(Book #ID 66728)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 242 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 0863325904

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China Boy

Lee, Gus [Jacket Illustration by Barbara Walton]

(Book #ID 64936)

Published by Robert Hale Limited, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

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 322 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 0709049439

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Stand By, Stand By [Signed]

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 38606)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 245 pp ISBN 0712677666. Hint of tanning to the page edges, free from inscription. Near Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper which only has a tiny crease line to the top front corner, not price clipped £15.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page. 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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