THE FLAG CAPTAIN

Bookseller

John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

194

Title

THE FLAG CAPTAIN

Author

Reeman, Douglas, writing as "Alexander Kent

Book Condition

Used - Slight lean to spine, some darkening to text block, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with mild rubbing to corner

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First edition

Publisher

Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd

Place of Publication

[London

Date Published

1971]

Keywords

Adventure Fiction

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Text Block

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Fine

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Spine

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Jacket

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First Edition

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Rubbing

Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

Octavo

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