New York, New York, U.S.A: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7. Signed by Author(s). First edition. Signed by the author. Black paper boards over black cloth spine. Light edge wear. Dust jacket rubbed with some faint creases near edges. Now in protective mylar cover. Signed by Parker and inscribed to previous owner on the title page. 182 numbered pages. Robert B Parker (1932 - 2010) was renowned for his Spenser novels, featuring the wise-cracking, street-smart Boston private-eye, which earned him a devoted following and reams of critical acclaim. He also launched two other bestselling series featuring, respectively, Massachusetts police chief Jesse Stone and Boston private detective Sunny Randall.

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Bookseller: Crooked House Books & Paper (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000710
Title: Ceremony: A Spenser Novel
Author: Parker, Robert B
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0440011515
ISBN 13: 9780440011514
Publisher: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A
Date Published: 1982
Size: 8vo - over 7
Keywords: MYSTERY DETECTIVE NOVEL SPENSER BOSTON CRIME FICTION UNCORRECTED GALLEY PROOF Literature
X weight: 0 oz

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