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A Good Man In Africa. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
by (BOYD, William.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Seller
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
First Edition.Octavo, original cloth, gilt lettering to spine, dust jacket designed by Michael MacManus, pp. 251. Published by Hamish Hamilton (London), 1981.
A neat ownership inscription to the front free endpaper, a little pulling to the spine ends, gentle fading to the spine of the dust jacket, though not as much as is usually the case. A Near Fine copy.
Signed by the Author to the title page, with the signing event ticket laid in, indicating the date and location where the book was signed.
According to the Author, only 1,500 copies of his first title were produced in the first print run. It is rarer still to obtain an attractive copy of this title signed by the Author. A wonderful addition to any Modern Firsts' Collection.
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- Bookseller
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 153
- Title
- A Good Man In Africa. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
- Author
- (BOYD, William.)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hamish Hamilton
- Date Published
- 1981
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
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Bath, Somerset
About GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
George Hancock Rare Books specialises in selling rare and collectible books and works on paper in a range of collecting fields, including antiquarian, literature, travel, autographs & manuscripts and fine bindings.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
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