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Spooks: The Haunting of America-The Private Use of Secret Agents
by Hougan, Jim
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG-
- Seller
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
NY: William Morrow and Company . VG-. 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated first edition with the complete number line present bound in bl ack cloth with red spine lettering. A VG- copy in a Good dust jacket. Rubs to the book's spine tips and corners. Former owner's name is inke d on the front and rear endpapers. Light rub mark to the front endpape r. Dust spotting to the edges of the page block. The dust jacket is ch ipped with short tears at the base of the spine. Rubs/chips to its cor ners. There is a piece of clear tape at the head of the spine. Rub mar ks and glue remains on the front panel from price sticker removal. The rear panel is dust soiled and has a tear and crease at its upper edge . Not price clipped. .
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- Bookseller
- Dearly Departed Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 83468
- Title
- Spooks: The Haunting of America-The Private Use of Secret Agents
- Author
- Hougan, Jim
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- William Morrow and Company
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1978
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About Dearly Departed Books
Selling books since 1978. We specialize in SF, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Western & Pulp Fiction. With an inventory of more than 35,000 Hardcover 1st editions, Vintage Paperbacks , Pulp Magazines & general antiquarian books. Store front open by chance or appointment.
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- Cloth
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