London: Dennis Dobson, [1968]. First British and first hardcover edition. Several small stains to front free end paper and copyright page, page edges dust soiled, very good copy in a nearly fine price clipped dust jacket with new publisher's price sticker affixed to lower front flap. (21550). Octavo, boards. Full page inscription signed by Vance to the front free end paper. The third volume in the "Demon Princes" series. Kirth Gersen's revenge continues. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1160. Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance, A31b.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 21550
Title: THE PALACE OF LOVE
Author: Vance, John Holbrook, writing as "Jack Vance
Book Condition: Used - Several small stains to front free end paper and copyright page, page edges dust soiled, very good copy in a nearly fine price c
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Edition: First British and first hardcover edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dennis Dobson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: [1968]
Keywords: SF . Signed

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