1st printing of 1st edition; inscribed by author. Very Good hardcover in Near Fine DJ. Green boards backed with purple cloth, gilt titles on spine. Bright, clean covers and spine; covers are very slightly bowed as from weight upon book; tightly bound; inscribed on title page 'for Kate - | "May the best of the | past | Be the worst of the | future" | Kinky Friedman | 9/7/94'; bright, crisp, clean interior. DJ is bright, clean and complete; lightly scuffed. Inscription was to Kate Mattes, owner of a prominent Boston area bookstore. This is a new unread book that has shuffled around the shelves. Publisher's review copy matter laid in. 8vo, 236 pp.

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Bookseller: Madden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 18918
Title: Armadillos & Old Lace
Author: Friedman, Kinky
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 067186923X
ISBN 13: 9780671869236
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1994
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction, Mystery;

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