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The Gravity of Shadows (Donald Westlake Association Copy)
by Ramus, David
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0060187794
- ISBN 13
- 9780060187798
- Seller
-
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: HarperCollins, 1998. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 294pp. Sharp Stated First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save some fairly mild bumping to the spine ends. Page edges toning. Equally attractive unclipped, dust-jacket, ($24.00), has a crease along the front flap and mild wear to edges and tips. Still fresh and bright with no chipping or tears. Inscribed and Signed by the author on the half-title page to fellow Mystery author Donald Westlake, "To Donald Westlake, A new friend and mentor. With best wishes from a big fan, David Ramus". A very pretty collectable association copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008570
- Title
- The Gravity of Shadows (Donald Westlake Association Copy)
- Author
- Ramus, David
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0060187794
- ISBN 13
- 9780060187798
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1998
- Bookseller catalogs
- Signed/Inscribed; Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;
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About the Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books
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Manasquan, New Jersey
About Brenner's Collectable Books
35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Association Copy
- An association copy is a copy of a book which has been signed and inscribed by the author for a personal friend, colleague, or...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
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