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THE BRIGHTFOUNT DIARIES
by Aldiss, Brian W
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Some offsetting to front end-papers, a fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing and two light blue horizon
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Faber and Faber Ltd, [1955]. First edition. Some offsetting to front end-papers, a fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing and two light blue horizontal lines on the verso of the jacket (offset from a previous jacket protector) with slight bleed through. (15393). Octavo, cloth. The author's first book.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15393
- Title
- THE BRIGHTFOUNT DIARIES
- Author
- Aldiss, Brian W
- Book Condition
- Used - Some offsetting to front end-papers, a fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing and two light blue horizon
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1955]
- Keywords
- SF . SC
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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