Near fine in near fine dust jacket. (a tight copy, but with the inevitable toning to the pages.) Hardcover first edition - London:: Heinemann,, (1986.). Hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. (a tight copy, but with the inevitable toning to the pages.). First printing. Second novel by this prize winning author, a story of the destructiveness of love, both comic and chilling. 151 pp.
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Winner of Betty Trask and Somerset Maugham Awards, Tim Parks has been described as 'among his generation's most gifted writers', 'a writer to watch' and 'the best British author today'.
Text: English, French (translation)
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005071358
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. UK1ST.EITION.1ST.PRINTING.NEASR FIEN HARDBACK IN NEAR FIEN DUSTWRAPPER. Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 81,,,UIPIP
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Seller Inventory # mon0002977675
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine in dj. (Unavoidable darkening of text from age) Author's SECOND book. Seller Inventory # 20579
Seller: MHO - Collectors' Books, Fittleworth, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing, not price clipped, no owner's name or other inscription, page ends age toned ( text unaffected), D/j has no tears, nicks, creases or marks and is protected by a clear removable sleeve. Seller Inventory # 048626
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Seller: Kelleher Rare Books, Naas, IE, Ireland
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First UK Edition, First Printing. This true first edition, first printing (first impression) with no reprint to the copyright page indicating a true first print in a near fine Dust Jacket with slight browning to the text and rear flap of the jacket. SIGNED by Tim Parks to the title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001896
Seller: Uncle Peter's Books, Clunes, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, with dust wrapper. Blue boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Board edges are thumbed, therefore bearing discolouration. Boards are rubbed. Page edges are moderately discoloured and a little foxed, more so at the head edge. Binding is neat and tidy. Head and tail of spine lightly bumped. Free endpapers and pastedowns bear some signs of use, so too the odd page throughout. Pages throughout are lightly discoloured with age. Else book is in good condition. Dustwrapper bears some small creases, rubbing and scuff marks. Covers are well rubbed. Spine lightly sunned. Edges are thumbed, else it is also in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. Seller Inventory # FIC1398
Seller: Merandja Books, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. A First Edition book with both book and jacket in fine condition. Author's second novel after Tongues of Flame. Seller Inventory # 018889
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Fine in fine dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 8877
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