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Headlong
by Frayn, Michael
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0805062858
- ISBN 13
- 9780805062854
- Seller
-
Evanston, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Metropolitan Books, 1999. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾"- 9¾" tall. Shortlisted for the Booker, this novel adddresses controversy surrounding a newly discovered Breugel painting and the experiences of its discoverer. This is a fine copy of the first printing, fine in a fine jacket.
Synopsis
"A British comedy in which academic Martin Clay is asked by a boorish country squire to assess his paintings. Clay spots what he suspects is a Bruegel and so begins a tale of lies and concealment as he schemes to separate the painting from its owner. By the author of Now You Know." --from WorldCat
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Details
- Bookseller
- Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001220
- Title
- Headlong
- Author
- Frayn, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0805062858
- ISBN 13
- 9780805062854
- Publisher
- Metropolitan Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾"- 9&fr
- X weight
- 0 lbs
Terms of Sale
Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books
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About the Seller
Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books
Biblio member since 2019
Evanston, Illinois
About Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books
Sleepyside Books specializes in Modern First Editions, Rare Children's titles and Juvenile Series. It is run by two long-time collectors who place great importance on quality, value and condition. We have much inventory that has not yet been cataloged (especially the juvenile series books) so please call or email if you're looking for something special!
Glossary
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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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...