London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1954. Black bds with bright Gilt title and White illus spine (fresh and unworn) pp 219 is bright and clean (named to ffep, eps have very faintest foxing) Original DJ is fresh with sl. rubbed spine head and one tiny tear bottom front. A nice tight copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Ariel Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11561
Title: The Captain's Table
Author: Gordon, Richard
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Place of Publication: London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1954
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Bookseller catalogs: Humour;

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Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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