London: Robert Hale Ltd, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Book is tight and clean, Boards sharp and clean, Feels lightly read. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, fine condition. Jacket some crimping to edges and light handling marks, small rubs to spine area, sl. grubby marks to white rear panel, price clipped jacket grades as very good. Uncommon Hale hardback title, the authors debut novel, one for the collector This copy is not ex-lib, and has no inscriptions. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A overall near fine example of this uncommon collectible title.

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Bookseller: Durdles Books (IOBA) (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001249
Title: Exercise for Madmen
Author: Paul, Barbara
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0709183534
ISBN 13: 9780709183532
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1981
Pages: 192
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: General
Bookseller catalogs: Science Fiction;
X weight: 600 g

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Durdles Books (IOBA)

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Durdles Books is an online bookshop that specialises in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Modern Firsts and Genre Fiction. We also have books in many other categories and think our stock is both varied and interesting. We are constantly busy sourcing new stock in great condition, as collectors ourselves we appreciate that there is nothing like finding a lovely copy of a book that is on "the list". We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), so you can be assured of our commitment to good bookselling practices and customer service.

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