HALF OF PARADISE

Bookseller

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

Bookseller's Inventory #

9991

Title

HALF OF PARADISE

Author

Burke, James Lee

Book Condition

Used - A near fine copy, small bookstore ink stamp to front paste down, in a very good dust jacket, slight rubbing to corners and folds

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First edition

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

The Houghton Mifflin Company

Place of Publication

Boston

Date Published

1965

Keywords

Mystery

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Jacket

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Rubbing

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First Edition

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Octavo

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Fine

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Spine

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Cloth

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Shelf Wear

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