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Contains two novellas--one about an Italian terrorist, and one about an Australian gamekeeper whose peaceful world is shattered by World War I
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Child's Play: The Bread of Time to Come
Published by
George Braziller, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. dj: as new in mylar. book: as new. Seller Inventory # 32102
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Child's Play: The Bread of Time to Come
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George Braziller, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author on bookplate, laid in. In protective mylar cover. (gay fiction, novellas). Seller Inventory # NC00I-00722
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Child's Play and The Bread of Time to Come
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George Braziller, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. F. NY: George Brazillier, 1982. First Edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket has some edge wear. 0.0. Seller Inventory # jill359
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Child's Play: The Bread of Time to Come
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George Braziller, New York, NY, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Rose's Books IOBA, Harwich Port, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. New York, NY, George Braziller, 1982. First edition. 8vo. Brown hardcover with white lettering embossed on spine and white puppet figure embossed on front board, gray top edge on text block, 282 pp. Two novellas: "Child's Play": This is an astonishing account of a contemporary Italian terrorist whose assignment it is to assassinate a distinguished and aging author. The complex lives of the narrator and his victim unfold and intertwine to create a remarkable destiny. "The Bread of Time to Come": Jim Saddler is growing up in Australia before the World War I and his a keen interest in birds and nature enables him to get a job as a game keeper on an estate. His adolescent idyll is overturned by the outbreak of war. This is a story of innocence tainted by violence, but also one of continuation and hope. New in a new dust jacket, protected by a mylar cover. Seller Inventory # EM-B0490-04
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Child's Play/The Bread Of Time To Come
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New York Braziller 1982., 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Vg hardcover in Vg dj. 1st edition. Book. Seller Inventory # 004800
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Child's Play: The Bread of Time to Come
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George Braziller Inc, New York, NY, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Hard Cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. New York, NY, George Braziller, 1982. First edition. 8vo. Brown hardcover with white lettering embossed on spine and white puppet figure embossed on front board, gray top edge on text block, 282 pp. Two novellas: "Child's Play": This is an astonishing account of a contemporary Italian terrorist whose assignment it is to assassinate a distinguished and aging author. The complex lives of the narrator and his victim unfold and intertwine to create a remarkable destiny. "The Bread of Time to Come": Jim Saddler is growing up in Australia before the World War I and his a keen interest in birds and nature enables him to get a job as a game keeper on an estate. His adolescent idyll is overturned by the outbreak of war. This is a story of innocence tainted by violence, but also one of continuation and hope. New in a new dust jacket, protected by a mylar cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 020621
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Child's Play: The Bread of Time to Come
Published by
George Braziller, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Resource for Art and Music Books, Ivoryton, CT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. New York: George Braziller, 1st Ed., 1982, Hardcover, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall, 282pp. VG+/VG+ Firm binding, bright crisp copy, no ownership markings, crisp DJ not clipped with a touch of rubbing to tail. Seller Inventory # 200323006
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Child's Play/The Bread of Time to Come
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George Braziller, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Michael J. Toth, Bookseller, ABAA, Springtown, PA, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First U.S. Edition. Two novellas; 282pp. Beautiful, tight, clean copy. Seller Inventory # 904268
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Child's Play / The Bread of Time to Come
Published by
George Braziller, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Eureka Books, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 282 pages. Two novellas by the Australian author. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page and dated 1997. Seller Inventory # 240339
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CHILD'S PLAY AND THE BREAD OF TIME TO COME [TWO NOVELLAS], [SIGNED]
Published by
George Braziller, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0807610321
ISBN 13: 9780807610329
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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 282 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Spine light gray with red and black lettering. Exterior has very slight wear including faint scuffs and light edge wear. Boards have very slight wear including mild sunning and minor edge wear. Text block has minimal wear including faint age toning to the fore/tail edges with head edge colored black. First edition. Signed by the author. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column U, ND-U. 1401270. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1401270