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THE YEAR OF THE COMET

THE YEAR OF THE COMET

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THE YEAR OF THE COMET

by Christopher, John (pseudonym of Christopher Samuel Youd)

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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 (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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