The Attempted Rescue
by Aickman, Robert
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1872621619
- ISBN 13
- 9781872621616
- Seller
-
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
Item Price
€140.08€112.07
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, UK: Tartarus Press, 2001. First Edition, Thus. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. 223pp. Beautiful First Edition Thus of Aickman's autobiography; originally published by Gollancz in 1966. Limited to 500 unnumbered copies. Bound in maroon cloth with titles in black on spine and front board. New preface by Jeremy Dyson. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, (£27.50.), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A gorgeous collectable copy of an uncommon item in the market.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012968
- Title
- The Attempted Rescue
- Author
- Aickman, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Thus
- ISBN 10
- 1872621619
- ISBN 13
- 9781872621616
- Publisher
- Tartarus Press
- Place of Publication
- Leyburn, North Yorkshire, UK
- Date Published
- 2001
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror;
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About the Seller
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
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An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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- Chipping
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- Cloth
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.