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by Dick Francis
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1969. First Edition, Review Copy. This book is a first edition stated on the copyright page, and a review copy sent by the publishers to author Jimmy Breslin. This book measures approximately 8.25" x 5.5" with 219 numbered pages.
This book is in good plus condition. Moderate bumping to tail end of spine. Letter from publishers loosely laid in between front pastedown and endpaper. Paper clip indentation on front endpaper and half title page. Dust jacket is in good condition. Moderate bumping to head of spine. Heavy chipping to tail end of spine. Small closed tear to rear panel near head of spine. Moderate staining to rear panel. Cup ring stain on rear panel. Original 4.95 price on front flap.
This novel is about a jockey's journey through failure and rejection after losing a race.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N4-22).
This book is in good plus condition. Moderate bumping to tail end of spine. Letter from publishers loosely laid in between front pastedown and endpaper. Paper clip indentation on front endpaper and half title page. Dust jacket is in good condition. Moderate bumping to head of spine. Heavy chipping to tail end of spine. Small closed tear to rear panel near head of spine. Moderate staining to rear panel. Cup ring stain on rear panel. Original 4.95 price on front flap.
This novel is about a jockey's journey through failure and rejection after losing a race.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N4-22).
Synopsis
A closed-door enquiry has found a jockey guilty of the lowest possible crime--throwing a race for money. His reputation scarred, he's begun his own investigation--but asking the wrong questions just might get him killed.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4098
- Title
- Enquiry
- Author
- Dick Francis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Review Copy
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1969
Terms of Sale
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
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