St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, 1979 G/G. 8vo. original black boards gilt (ex-library with two rsms, labels, tape marks to outer leaves etc., rubbed & thumbed with wear along tail edge, spine slanted) in dustwrapper (rubbed & frayed, sunning to red pigment tilting); pp. [viii (last blank)], 282. A reading copy of an uncommon first edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. G/G.

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Seller: Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
Seller's Inventory #: 016833
Title: War Crimes. Short Stories by ...
Author: Carey, Peter
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - G
Jacket Condition: G
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0702214167
ISBN 13: 9780702214165
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Place of Publication: St Lucia
Date Published: 1979
Keywords: Peter Carey War Crimes Australian Literature Short Stories Modern Literature

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