The Gates of Hell
by Paul Doherty
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Constable, 2003. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9.5" by 6.5". None. The signed first edition of the final novel in Paul Doherty's 'Alexander the Great Mysteries' series, following the Macedonian King as he attempts to invade Halicarnassus. A signed first edition, first impression of this historical mystery novel set outside the gates of Halicarnassus, from English author Paul Doherty, in the publisher's original illustrated dust wrapper, price unclipped.Signed by Doherty to the title page.The third and final of Doherty's novels to feature Alexander the Great as a central character. Set in 334 BC, Alexander and his troops plan the capture of Halicarnassus, while mysterious and brutal killings begin to infiltrate his court. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright. Internally, firmly bound. Flat signed by author to title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 808F36
- Title
- The Gates of Hell
- Author
- Paul Doherty
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Constable
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- alexander the great historical fiction Paul C. Doherty historical novel historical fiction
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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