Knots and Crosses
by Rankin, Ian
Knots and Crosses is a 1987 crime novel by Ian Rankin. It is the first of the Inspector Rebus novels. It was written while Rankin was a postgraduate student at the University of Edinburgh. In the introduction to this novel, Rankin states that Rebus lives directly opposite the window in Marchmont that he looked out of while writing the book.
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Knots & Crosses.
by Rankin, Ian
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- 1987
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London: Bodley Head, 1987. First edition of the author's first Inspector Rebus mystery. Octavo, original red cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Rankin who has additionally added the words, "Rebus, unable to move, decided it was safe to go to sleep now." Rankin has also added his knots & crosses motif. Rankin wrote Knots & Crosses… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
by Rankin, Ian
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London, United Kingdom: Bodley Head Hard Cover. The Scarce First edition, first printing and first U.K. Edition. SIGNED by author on the title page accompanied by the now famous noughts and crosses drawing. Near fine, with the lightest of page tanning about the edges, a minute tear and small nick at top end of dj spine, some rubbing, one… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
by RANKIN IAN
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- 1987
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London: Bodley Head, 1987. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. First UK Edition. Publisher's original red cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Crime fiction featuring Detective Inspector John Rebus - his first appearance. No inscriptions, not price-clipped. ISBN: 0370310578. A fine copy (usual very slight toning to edges of paper, almost… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
by RANKIN, Ian
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- 1987
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£1,257.50
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London: Bodley Head, 1987 The author's second novel. Red fine-textured boards stamped in gilt on spine. Tight and tidy, just the faintest show of foxing in endpapers. Fully intact dust jacket, slight foxing on flaps, protected in a fitted clear film sleeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Knots and Crosses (signed)
by Ian Rankin
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- 1987
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Knots and Crosses - Ian Rankin
Rare and sought after signed first edition, first printing of this the first Rebus novel in fantastic collectible condition throughout.Book Condition: Fine (inscribed and signed by author to title page)
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine (un-clipped in removal outer protective jacket)Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987
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Crime Club-DOUBLEDAY, 1987. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed on the Title Page, with a short inscription to a notable bookseller. INCLUDES A SIGNED PICTURE OF IAN SPEAKING AT AN AUTHOR EVENT SIGNED. Protected in clear Mylar cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. We do not stock… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987
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NY: Crime Club. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385243073 . Signed on the title page and on a bookplate on the fep by Rankin. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 182 pages; Signed by Author .
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Knots and Crosses
by RANKIN IAN
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London: Bodley Head, 1987. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. Publisher's original red cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Crime fiction featuring Detective Inspector John Rebus - his first appearance. No inscriptions, not price-clipped. ISBN: 0370310578. A near fine copy (usual very slight toning to edges of paper, almost inevitable - due… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987
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Doubleday. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth stated first American edition inscribed to title page by Rankin with doodle. Slight bump/ridge to spine head and slight push to spine foot, very faint trace of rubbing to points else square, tight and unmarked. The DJ in mylar has two short closed… Read more
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Knots and Crosses (Signed)
by RANKIN, Ian
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- 1987
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£251.49
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NY: Doubleday, 1987. A typical ex-lib copy with all of the flaws -- but the price-clipped dust jacket is acceptable. The first edition of the author's first book (and first John Rebus). A place saving copy until you can swing a Fine/Fine copy. 182 pp. Signed on the title page with the author's tic-tac-toe drawing. … Read more
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987
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Garden City: Doubleday & Company. Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket; Ex-Library, with few marks. Spine . canted. Tape on covers, removed bookplate front endpaper. Ink stamp . title page. Tear top back dust jacket.. 1987. First American Edition. Hardcover. 0385243073 . A scarce book.; Ex-Library; 8vo; 182 pages .
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987
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NY: Doubleday, 1987. Ex-Library. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1987 Doubleday First American Edition of RANKIN'S FIRST MYSTERY An ex-library copy in VG/VG condition. Most library markings have been removed & there is a bit of a lean. .
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Knots and Crosses
by Ian Rankin
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£127.88
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First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Knots and Crosses is Rankinâs first book. This edition is called a First Thus beccause it is a first edition 2010 reprint of the original 1987 title. \n\nFlat Signed! Hardcover 20th Anniversary reprint: first edition / first printing. Fine book in fine jacket, not price clipped, Signed on the title page… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
by Ian Rankin
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£94.18
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Bodley Head. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Knots and Crosses
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- 1987-08-04
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Doubleday, 1987-08-04. Hardcover. New. New.
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Knots and Crosses (Charnwood Library)
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Knots & Crosses (Signed Limited Edition)
by Rankin,Ian
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- 2007
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- First Edition
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£70.00
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London: Orion. This is a Fine Copy of this Book in red and white cloth boards issued without Dust-Jacket and housed in original slip-case matching that of the boards design.Graded Very Good Slip-case with a few small and minor handling type marks.This special collector's edition is limited to 1500 Signed Copies of which this is number 1194 and SIGNED by… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
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Knots & Crosses
by Rankin, Ian
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- 2007-01-01
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£63.94
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Orion Books Limited, 2007-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.0236 8.5827 5.4331. First edition thus with full numberline, signed by the author on the title page. A copy in near fine condition.
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Knots & Crosses [Signed]
by RANKIN, Ian
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New York: Doubleday, 2007. Reprint. First Thus. Collectors Edition. Signed by author on the title page with drawing. Octavo (22 cm.); red and white cloth covered boards, titled in black and white on cover and spine; decorated endpapers; 210,[xxv]pp. Fine, lacking dustjacket, as issued.
Collector's edition - first of the Inspector Rebus novels.
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Knots and Crosses (COLLECTORS' EDITION)
by Rankin, Ian
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- 2007
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UK: Orion, 2007. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hard cover in slipcase. Numbered 403 of 1500. Signed by author.
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Knots and Crosses
by Rankin, Ian
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- 2007
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- First Edition First Printing Thus
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London: Orion Books, 2007. First Edition First Printing Thus . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 8 3/4 X 5 1/2. Collectors' Edition, an updated version of the edition published by Bodley Head in 1987. 206 pp. plus Epilogue, Deleted Material, Acknowledgements. Blue ink rough draft… Read more
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Knots & crosses
by Rankin, Ian
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- Mystery Mike's
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- 2007
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£55.41
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Orion, 2007. UK First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine. SIGNED ON THE LIMITATION PAGE. Collectors Edition. Number 1135 of 1500. Issued in a slip case. SIGNED. Protected in clear Mylar cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. We do not stock or sell ex-library or Book Club editions. We are always… Read more
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Knots & Crosses
by Ian Rankin
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- 2007
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£55.37
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Orion, 2007. hardcover. Fine. PRICED TO SELL! VIEW ALL IMAGES -- UK edition: Orion, London, 2007. Hardcover in original slipcase. Condition: Fine (looks As New - was part of a shelved collection). FIRST EDITION REISSUE. SIGNED by the author. LIMITED EDITION - copy number 1059 of a limited edition of 1500. The first Inspector Rebus novel. 20th anniversary… Read more
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel
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- 2008
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Minotaur Books, 2008. Paperback. New. 8.15 x 5.57 cm. Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel Rankin, Ian
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel
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Knots And Crosses
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Knots And Crosses
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Inspector Rebus Novels, 1)
by Rankin, Ian
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Knots & Crosses
by Rankin, Ian
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- 1987
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- First US Edition
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New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1987. BU2 - An ex-library first US edition hardcover book SIGNED by author in fair condition in fair dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has patch peeled on the front flap with chipping and tears, label stain and scuffing on the spine, wrinkling, chipping, crease and few tears on the edges, sides… Read more
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Knots & Crosses
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Knots and Crosses
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Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus Series)
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Knots and Crosses (Detective John Rebus Novels)
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Knots and Crosses
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Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus Series)
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Knots & Crosses
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London: Paperview Ltd., 2004. K5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, patch label scuff on the front upper right corner, dust jacket and book have some light discoloration and shelf… Read more
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Knots & Crosses
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London: Paperview Ltd., 2004. K5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, patch label scuff on the front upper right corner, crease on some sides, dust jacket and book have some… Read more
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London: Paperview Ltd., 2004. K5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, patch label scuff on the front upper right corner, dust jacket and book have some light discoloration and shelf… Read more
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London: Paperview Ltd., 2004. K5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, patch label scuff on the front upper right corner, some scattered scratches, dust jacket and book have some light… Read more
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Knots and Crosses
by Ian Rankin
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Doubleday, 1987-08-04. Hardcover. Good.
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Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Inspector Rebus Novels, 1)
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Knots and Crosses (Detective John Rebus Novels)
by Ian Rankin
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- 1995-12-15
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St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1995-12-15. later printing. Mass Market Paperback. Used:Good.
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Knots and Crosses (Collector's Edition)
by Rankin, Ian
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- 2007
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Orion Books, 2007. Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Collector's edition issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication, including previously unpublished material. Prelims plus 210pp plus 30 pages of the story which didn't appear in the first version. Decorated endpapers. In cloth-covered hard boards (tight, square and sharp, perhaps… Read more
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Knots & Crosses
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Knots & Crosses
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Knots & Crosses
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