St. Lucia: University of Queensland Press Brisbane (UQP), 1991. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Near fine - a tight, bright copy. True first edition, preceding the US and UK editions. Octavo in original cream boards with blue title and credit to spine, 279 pages. Typical slight fading to dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed by Peter Carey on title page.

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Peter Carey is the author of seven novels including the Booker Prize-winning Oscar and Lucinda . He has also written a book of short stories ( The Fat Man in History ) and a children’s book ( The Big Bazoohley ). Born in Australia in 1943, he has lived in New York City for ten years, with his wife and their two sons.

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Bookseller: Sad Paradise Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1706808
Title: The Tax Inspector (SIGNED)
Author: CAREY, Peter
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0702223913
ISBN 13: 9780702223914
Publisher: University of Queensland Press Brisbane (UQP)
Place of Publication: St. Lucia
Date Published: 1991
Keywords: FICTION
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction;

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