New York: Knopf, 1992. First edition so stated with no additional printings indicated. Hardcover. 243pp. Smallish 8vo. Quarter bound black cloth and tan paper over boards. Book condition: Fine. Bright, tight and without noticeable defect. Apparently unread, no remainder marks or any other marks, tips square and edges clean. Dust Jacket condition: About Fine. Minimal rubbing in the usual places. Striking artwork. Author's well regarded 2nd novel.

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Bookseller: DuBois Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 100593
Title: The Man Who Was Late
Author: Begley, Louis
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition so stated with no additional printings indicated
ISBN 10: 0679415114
ISBN 13: 9780679415114
Publisher: Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1992

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