THE BEST OF WILLIAM IRISH

Bookseller

John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

8276

Title

THE BEST OF WILLIAM IRISH

Author

Woolrich, Cornell, writing as "William Irish

Book Condition

Used - A very good copy, several small tape abrasions to front and rear paste downs in a very good dust jacket, light shelf wear to spi

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First edition

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

J.B. Lippincott

Place of Publication

Philadelphia and New York

Date Published

n.d. [1960]

Keywords

Mystery . SC

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Edges

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First Edition

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Rubbing

Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

Verso

The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.

Jacket

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New

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Shelf Wear

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Octavo

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Spine

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