Follow the Sharks -- William G. Tapply -- First Edition First Printing -- Signed and Inscribed -- 1985 -- DJ

William G. Tapply

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1985

Language: English

Condition: Used - Very good Hardcover

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First edition, first printing. Hardcover in original dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by the author.

EDITION: First Edition, First Printing. Number line on copyright page reads 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 H/C 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2, confirming first printing. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1985. Third novel in the Brady Coyne series.

PUBLISHER: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1985

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Dust Jacket: Very Good. Green ground with orange and cream illustration by Tim Gaydos. Price unclipped at $13.95 on front flap. Light surface scuffing to front and rear panels. No tears or chips.

Book: Very Good. Boards clean. Pages lightly tanned. No additional inscriptions beyond the author's. Binding tight and square.

Signed: Inscribed and signed by William G. Tapply on the title page -- "For Ed -- An honorable man, one of the few. Bill" -- dated 6/11/85, the year of publication.

William G. Tapply (1940-2009) was one of New England's most respected mystery writers, known for his meticulous prose and deep feel for the region's landscape and social fabric. Brady Coyne, his Boston attorney protagonist, ran for 25 novels and earned praise from the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe. This signed copy was inscribed the year of publication with a personal message that suggests a genuine relationship with the recipient rather than a bookstore signing. A warm association copy.

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Title: Follow the Sharks -- William G. Tapply -- First Edition First Printing -- Signed and Inscribed -- 1985 -- DJ
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Publication Date: 1985
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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