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Take a journey through the streets of Lisbon during the 1930's-travel through its streets, parks, bridges, and cafes. Love, politics, and the realities of life all mesh together in this encounter.
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THE YEAR OF THE DEATH OF RICARDO REIS (Second UK edition, first impression - PBO)
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The Harvill Press, 84, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1RD, 1996
ISBN 10: 1860461956
ISBN 13: 9781860461958
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Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. Paula Piglia (Cover illustration) (illustrator). Second Edition. First impression of the second UK edition, published in 1996 as a paperback original (PBO), with 'First impression' stated on the printer's page. The first UK edition was published in 1992, also as a PBO, with a simultaneous hardcover issue aimed mainly at lending libraries. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero. ***Near fine in colour-illustrated covers, with cover illustration by Paula Piglia. The covers are clean, with just a few small marks on the front cover. Edges of covers just slightly rubbed and creased. Covers bright. No reading lean to the binding. Spine slightly faded, with a light vertical reading crease. Page block edges slightly marked. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. Pages clean. Spine tight. No tears. ***358 pages plus page of reviews of "The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis", and a four page numbered catalogue of Harvill paperback titles at the back of the book. 216mm x 134mm. ***'In "Ricardo Reis" Saramago has created one of the most enigmatic characters in modern fiction, a man in touch with every facet of life at a moment in history when every certainty in civilised society is about to be scattered to the winds.' - Herbert Mitgang in the New York Times (Review quote taken from the back cover) ***A first impression of the second UK paperback edition, in very nice bright condition. Uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 8079x
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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 # GOR001949413
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