THE YEAR OF THE COMET
by Christopher, John (pseudonym of Christopher Samuel Youd)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Light offsetting to endpapers, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with some spotting to rear panel, touch of shelf wear to head o
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Michael Joseph, [1955]. First edition. Light offsetting to endpapers, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with some spotting to rear panel, touch of shelf wear to head of spine panel. (13521). Octavo, boards. The author's first science fiction novel. The world is split not into states but into business groups.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13521
- Title
- THE YEAR OF THE COMET
- Author
- Christopher, John (pseudonym of Christopher Samuel Youd)
- Book Condition
- Used - Light offsetting to endpapers, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with some spotting to rear panel, touch of shelf wear to head o
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1955]
- Keywords
- SF
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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