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Proof (Signed); Bonecrack; Banker; and, Knock Down (Set of First Editions with One Signed)
by Francis, Dick
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
London: Michael Joseph, Limited Very good to near fine first editions (denoted by First Published in Great Britain by Michael Joseph, Limited, in 1971, 1974, 1982, 1984). Each in original dust wrappers protected in new clear sleeves. Dynamic collection of spy and detective novels with rich wrapper designs by Chris Yates and Beverly Le Burrow Proof is signed by Dick Francis at front endpaper: "Dick Francis." Also, Proof is a second impression from same year of publication, 1984. Little fox to flaps and exterior text block of Proof. Knock Down and Banker dj's price clipped. Bonecrack with little discoloration to few leaves. A superb collection of first rate novels of intrigue Insured post.. Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.
Synopsis
Wine merchant Tony Beach has expertly catered his latest society soiree, but the fun's over when a team of hit men crash the party…literally. The event leaves Tony with a bitter aftertaste of suspicion—and sets off a mystery that's an intoxicating blend of deception, intrigue, and murder.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 022216
- Title
- Proof (Signed); Bonecrack; Banker; and, Knock Down (Set of First Editions with One Signed)
- Author
- Francis, Dick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph, Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Leaves
- Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...
- Flap(s)
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- Price Clipped
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- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 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...
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
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