TALES OF THE CITY (First edition - third impression - paperback original)
Language: English
Published by Harper & Row, Publishers / Colohon Books, New York, 1981
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 48.22
Quantity: 1 available
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Third impression of the true first American edition, with the following number-string sequence: 81 82 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 on the printer's page, indicating a 1981 date of publication for this impression. Large format trade paperback original - published in wraparound pictorial map covers with a key to locations of the story. Colophon Books CN654. The stories were originally published serially in the San Francisco Chronicle. ***Very good in illustrated card covers, with black titles to the spine and front cover. The covers are clean and unmarked but do show some rubbing and creasing at the edges commensurate with age and handling. No bumps or serious creases and no tears. No reading creases to the spine, and no reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Covers bright and the spine remains clean. Page block edges somewhat grubby and foxed slightly. Internally also very good with no ownership inscriptions - however, please note that there are some pencil notes on one of the blank pages at the end of the book (could be rubbed out - please see scans). Pages slightly marked and foxed, but no creases or tears. ***232mm x186mm. 240 pages plus six blank sheets at the end. ***'Armistead Jones Maupin, Jr. (born May 13, 1944) is an American writer notable for "Tales of the City" (1978), a series of novels set in San Francisco. It is the first book in the Tales of the City series, originally serialized in the Pacific Sun (beginning in 1974) and then the San Francisco Chronicle. Set in 1970s San Francisco, it follows the residents of a small apartment complex at 28 Barbary Lane, including the eccentric landlady, Anna Madrigal. Maupin said that early on he kept gay character Michael "low-key", feeling that the newspaper would "say no if they saw what I was up to". He was more comfortable bringing gay characters in when the column gained a solid following.' (Wiki) ***A third impression of the true first American edition in very good condition. Most uncommon to find in the UK. ***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.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- TALES OF THE CITY (First edition - third impression - paperback original)
- Author
- Armistead Maupin
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers / Colohon Books, New York
- Publication year
- 1981
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Binding
- Original Wraps
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- Third Impression
- Seller catalogs
- Collectable Paperbacks, First Editions
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 26.75 | US$ 33.44 |
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We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
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Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
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For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.